Name: Larkspur Pinot Gris
Variety of Grape(s): 100% Pinot
Noir
Region/Country of Origin: Oregon,
USA
Vintage Year: 2020
Price: $13
Winery Critic Review: Expressive
aromatics of pineapple and honey suckle lead to floral flavors of green apple
and juicy melon on the palate. This beautiful Oregon Pinot Gris is balanced
with lively acidity that leads to a refreshing finish (larkspur.com, 2022).
Wine Folly Notes: Wine
Folly describes Pinot Gris as having medium to high acidity, low to medium alcohol
content, and a range of sweetness. Pinot Gris is a mutation of Pinot Noir, which
made sense since this wine was actually produced from the Pinot Noir varietal.
Some important tasting notes for the wine are white peach, lemon zest, cantaloupe,
raw almond, and crushed gravel. I was happy to try a Pinot Gris from Oregon
since I have not tried a domestic one yet and they are very commonly produced
there. Since the average price for Pinot Gris wine is about $15, I think the
$13 I spent was fair (e-text, pg. 350-351).
My Review: I enjoyed this wine but will most
likely purchase a different Pinot Gris next time. The Larkspur had pear,
floral, and melon scents, and after tasting the wine, I sensed green apple and
a general fruit flavor. The wine was acidic, semi-sweet to dry, crisp, and tart,
I did not try this wine with any food.
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