Claiborne and Churchill Pinot Gris Edna Valley Alsatian Style 2011
- Winery: Claiborne & Churchill Vintners
- Region: USA » California » San Luis Obispo County » Edna Valley
- Varietal: Pinot Grigio
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SN: 88
Nice and herbal on the nose with lime zest, sandy soil and gentle herb tones backed up by a slight lactic note. Bright and very vertical in the mou... Read more
Try this next time you?re looking for something rich like a Chardonnay, streamlined like a Sauvignon Blanc, but different. It has the creamy opulen... Read more
Try this next time you?re looking for something rich like a Chardonnay, streamlined like a Sauvignon Blanc, but different. It has the creamy opulen... Read more
Food Pairings for Claiborne and Churchill Pinot Gris Edna Valley Alsatian Style
Editorial Reviews for Claiborne and Churchill Pinot Gris Edna Valley Alsatian Style
Nice and herbal on the nose with lime zest, sandy soil and gentle herb tones backed up by a slight lactic note. Bright and very vertical in the mouth, this shows lean, crisp flavors of pear and Meyer lemon in the mouth with a zesty flavor profile. Gains a light tropical fruit/papaya tone on the back end before gaining real acid-driven focus on the moderately long, mineral-dusted finish. Zesty, pure and intense. I like this fruit-driven style, which snaps to attention on the finish. 88pts
External Reviews for Claiborne and Churchill Pinot Gris Edna Valley Alsatian Style
Try this next time you?re looking for something rich like a Chardonnay, streamlined like a Sauvignon Blanc, but different. It has the creamy opulence of Chard, with honeyed melon, pineapple and peach custard flavors. Yet there?s firm acidity and a
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