Domaine Carneros by Taittinger Brut 2014, Carneros, California

This is a very tasty Vintage sparkling wine from Carneros.

This 9 year old shows a great nose.

Dry on the palate with high acidity, and small bubbles.

Showing lemons, limes, spices, light yeast, minerals, black pepper and light grapefruits.

Nicely balanced, elegant and fruit forward, with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Good by itself or with food. A great sparkling wine to drink by itself at pool.

A blend of 62% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay and 3% Pinot Gris. Made in the traditional method. Aged in the bottle for 3 years on its lees.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35.

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Grand Napa Vineyards Brut Rosé Carneros 2017, Napa Valley, California

Celebrating a great outcome, with a great bottle of bubbly.

Light peach in color with a golden tint.

On the nose citrus, lemons, raspberries, strawberries, green and red apples, yeast, spices, light sea salt, brioche and minerals.

Medium in body with high acidity,and small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with strawberries, sour cherries, lemons, limes, spices, light grapefruits, peaches, yeast and white pepper.

Nice Long tangy finish.

This is a delicious 5 year old, Vintage sparkling wine, from Napa Valley. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.

Nicely balanced, and neither tart nor bitter. Gentle and elegant.

Feels like a Rosé Champagne. Nice to see that.

Still young and would continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Very easy to drink, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 54% Pinot Noir, 43% Chardonnay and 3% Pinot Gris. Made in the traditional method. Bottled age for 3 years before disgorgement.

12% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$120.

Meadowcroft Wines Nelson Ranch Pinot Gris 2021, Mendocino County, California

Pale lemon in color.

Very aromatic nose of flowers, citrus, lemons, green apples, sweet grapefruits, herbs and spices.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, bitter herbs, light vegetables, earth and spices.

Tangy finish with spices and almonds.

This is a very tasty Pinot Gris from Mendocino County. Nicely balanced, spicy and tangy.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Gris is showing a really pretty nose.

Feels more like a Californian Sauvignon Blanc.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.

A small production of only 2,200 bottles.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$30.

Castello di Amorosa Winery Pinot Grigio 2020 North Coast, california

Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

Fruity nose of citrus, lemons, apples, sweet grapefruits, light green vegetables, herbs and spices.

Medium-bodied with medium plus acidity. Nice and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with citrus, lemons, yellow apples, spices, light tropical fruits, white pepper and minerals.

Medium finish with limes and light grapefruits.

This is a very tasty Pinot Grigio from California. Easy drinking with nice balance.

Good by itself or with food, and will pair nicely with fresh green salads.

Tangy and fruit forward with a creamy mouthfeel.

A great party wine that I had by the pool with a great view.

13.7% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$26.

Campbell Lane Winery Pinot Gris 2015 Willamette Valley, Oregon

Pale lemon in color.

Light nose of citrus, green apples, lemons, light white flowers, minerals and light petrol that faded away after 20 minutes of air time.

Medium in body with medium acidity. Refreshing when properly chilled.

Dry on the palate with lemons, citrus, green apples, lemons, limes, spices, light earth, minerals and white pepper.

Long tangy finish that I really loved.

This 6 year old Pinot Gris from Oregon is delicious. Nicely balanced with a touch of RS.

Easy drinking and tasty. Good by itself as a sipping wine, and seems to age very nicely with nice complexity.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 30 minutes of airtime.

Loved the complexity on this 6 year old. Spicy, tasty and interesting.

I had a few vintages of this Pinot Gris, and it does get better the older it gets, yet still very fresh and inviting.

So delicious right now, and feels like it’s peaking, but it will be nice to revisit it in a couple years to see how it evolves.

I had it all by itself by the pool.

92 points.

13.1% alcohol by volume.

$24.

Campbell Lane Winery Willamette Valley Estate Grown Pinot Gris 2018, Oregon

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Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

Nose of citrus, limes, green apples, white pepper and light earth.

Medium bodied with medium acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with limes, light grapefruits, green apples, white pepper and lemons.

Long finish with lemons and spices.

This is a very tasty Pinot Gris from Oregon. Nicely balanced with mild complexity. Not bitter nor tart. Love it.

This 3 year old is drinking very nicely now, and will be even better in a year or two.

Lemony and refreshing, and good by itself or with food.

Paired nicely with hardwood smoked Ahi Tuna and a gorgeous view by the lake.

12.9% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$22.

Campbell Lane Winery Pinot Gris 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

On the nose citrus, vegetables, herbs, green apples, earth, minerals, and grapefruit juice.

Medium bodied with medium acidity. Crisp and refreshing with long legs.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, lemons, bitter herbs, earth and vegetables.

Tangy finish with limes and almonds.

This young Pinot Gris from Oregon is easy drinking and tangy, with a soft mouthfeel. Surprisingly good out of a can.

Earthier on the nose than on the palate. As it opens up, grapefruit notes show up on the nose, and nicer with some airtime, so be patient.

I had an older vintage of this wine, and it definitely is better with some age. I wonder how it would age in a can, though. For now, it is lemony and refreshing. A nice sipper by the pool.

Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with fresh seafood like oysters.

Aged in neutral French Oak barrels and stainless steel for 11 months.

13.3% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$8.

Campbell Lane Winery Estate Grown Pinot Gris 2017, Oregon

Light golden in color. Very pretty and shiny.

Interesting nose of citrus, lemons, minerals, earth, green apples, river rocks, light grapefruits and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing with nice legs.

Dry on the palate with limes, citrus, lemons, green apples, herbs, earth, river rocks, spices and white pepper.

Long finish with tangy limes and spices.

This 4 year old Pinot Gris from Oregon is a nice surprise. Showing nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.

Nicely balanced and good by itself or with food.

Needs a few minutes in the glass to open up, and better when not too cold.

Shows a really nice nose. A great wine to sip on by the pool.

I paired it with a baked Brie cheese, on a wonderful day by the pool.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$22.

Armonea Wine Cellars Summit Vineyard Pinot Gris 2014, Oregon

This six-year-old Pinot Gris from Oregon is drinking very nicely now. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.

Big and bold with lots of interesting notes both on the nose and palate.

Showing citrus, bruised apples, light grapefruits, vegetables, peaches, minerals, white pepper and spices.

A great wine to have by itself, share with friends and talk about.

I love these white wines that with some age become something completely different.

Better when not very cold.

I had this vintage a year ago, and it is much better this time around.

12.8% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$25.

Hugel & Fils Pinot Gris Classic 2015 Alsace, France

Pale lemon in color with a light golden tint.

Nose of lemons, grapefruits, light tropical fruits, pineapples, green apples, mineral and spices.

Full bodied and creamy, with medium plus acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with lemons, citrus, green apples, pears, grapefruits, minerals, spices, vegetables, bitter herbs and black pepper.

Nice length on the finish with almonds.

This is a very enjoyable Pinot Gris from Alsace. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel, with a touch of sweetness on the mid palate that balances the acidity well.

Good by itself when not too chilled. A good sipping wine and good for parties, although not cheap.

Will age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years and show more complexity.

High alcohol for Pinot Grigio, but it gives it a nice mouthfeel. Easy to drink, so watch out.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

I paired it with a margarita pizza on a nice afternoon.

14% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$25.