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Wine of the Week, August 04, 2013



ERATH OREGON PINOT GRIS
2011 $15.99


By way of review: Gris and Grigio refer to the same grape; the difference is style. Pinot Grigio is light and crisp, with a noticeable acidity, a fresh fruit flavor, and, in many cases, just a hint of effervescence; no oak whatsoever. Pinot Gris is medium-bodied, with a fuller mouth-feel, denser, smoother, richer, and less overtly fruity; the influence of oak, in many cases, is present. I enjoy both styles, and the particular style I choose at the time is dictated by my mood, the weather, and the food I am eating. The 2011 Erath Pinot Gris exhibits aromas and flavors of creamy pear and green apple, with a hint of melon, and has a long finish. The best way to tell the difference between Grigio and Gris is to taste them side by side. For example, Kris Pinot Grigio and this Erath Pinot Gris. The difference will become immediately apparent.