Pinot Grigio 51% Colombard 49% Wine Tasting!
Variety: Pinot Grigio (51%), Colombard (49%)
Region: California
Country: USA
Year: 2014
Winery Review: According to vivino.com, this wine is super low quality and not preferred among its reviewers, and I would have to agree with that. This Pinot- Colombard blend received an overall rating of 2.8/5, with majority of the reviews saying it was nothing special of a wine. Considering it is so cheap, the quality is to be expected. A reviewer stated "I wouldn't consider buying this again, despite the low price" (J.F 12/7/2014) and another individual said "Ok Pinot Grigio. Gives me a headache, which a lot of whites don't do" (K.D 8/2/2018). Vivino.com states that this wine expresses tree fuit notes (green apple, pear), citrus notes (grapefruit and lemon) and earthy notes (mushroom).
Personal Review: One of my least favorite wines I have tried thus far. This wine had a foul, sour smell to it, almost smelt old. First notes on the palate were sour and dry. Could notice the hints of sour apple. It was quite warm as well. Does not taste "high quality" in a sense the the tannins and acidity and alcohol contents were not well balanced out. Too acidic. Would certainly not buy again. According to Wine Folly, specifically page 149, Pinot Grigio is low in tannings, moderately sweet, higher acidity, low body and mid alcohol. This wine was certainly very acidic but it did not taste like the best combination of flavors, personally. Another thing to note that wine folly mentions, is that pinot grigio is preferably better at cold temperature, and I was drinking this wine at room temperature. Wine folly shows what regions row this grape and Italy is #1 with U.S. coming in second!
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