TN: 2010 R. Stuart & Co. Pinot Gris Big Fire (USA, Oregon)

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Many of you know that I’m not a big fan of Pinot Gris (much more interest in Chardonnay and Riesling). Too often I find PG to be insipid, with lackluster fruit and too much residual sugar to provide any tension and depth to the wine. This wine is on another plane from any other Pinot Gris I’ve tasted from Oregon. Hell, from the U.S. for that matter. I don’t know how broad distribution is on this so far, but for $15-16 it’s worth seeking out.

  • 2010 R. Stuart & Co. Pinot Gris Big Fire - USA, Oregon (4/14/2011)
    Very pale yellow-gold color. Expressive aroma of melon and lime, with some minerality. On the palate, lime zest, lime, green apple, and melon dominate. Very dry and crisp, with good acidity and balance. Great mouth-feel and nice, long lime dominated finish. (92 pts.)

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I do like pinot gris and I’ve always liked this wine from previous vintages.

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Thanks for the enthusiastic note Rick, and on this recommendation, I will try this.