Gourmets of Wine > Russian River Pinot Gris: a fresh alternative to Chardonnay

Purple Liquid: a wine and food diaryhttp://manageyourcellar.blogspot.com/2008/04/russian-river-pinot-gris-fresh.html [Purple Liquid: a wine and food diary] So why not trying to seriously explore California alternatives to Chardonnay? Take Pinot Gris for example.

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Los Angeles Wine Tasting and Dinners from localwineevents.com[Los Angeles Wine Tasting and Dinners from localwineevents.com] Oregon Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris & Chardonnay: A rare opportunity to sample a wide variety of some of the finest wines comping from Oregon’s leading estates. SEATING LIMITED — RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - CALL 562-597-8303

Lukass Bloghttp://blog.thai-z.com/lukassblog5884/2008/04/18/i-love-italian-wine-and-food-the-fruili-venezia-giuli-region/ [Lukass Blog] I Love Italian Wine and Food - The Fruili-Venezia Giuli Region: Widely grown international white grape varieties include Pinot Grigio, often called Pinot Gris outside of Italy, Pinot Bianco, often called Pinot Blanc outside of Italy, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. The best known strictly Italian white varieties are Tocai Friulano and Verduzzo Fruilano, exemplified in the DOCG wine, Ramandolo.

Free Wine Shipping*[Free Wine Shipping*] Free Wine Shipping Deals of the Week 4/15: Get your fill from Foris Winery in Oregon, wich offers 12 bottles for the price of 10 plus Free Shipping. Also in Oregon, Arlie Winery is doing Free Shipping on case orders of their Chardonnay.

The complete online directory of Wine in California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Wineries of the World.http://www.wineinwashington.com/wine/?p=20 [The complete online directory of Wine in California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Wineries of the World.] Wine Guide: Grapes & Wine: Chardonnay grows successfully practically everywhere wine is made, so it’s no surprise that it’s so abundant and popular. The grape itself is relatively neutral and takes on its individual character from the climatic conditions where it .

The DIS Discussion Forums - disboards.comhttp://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1785716 [The DIS Discussion Forums - disboards.com] 2008 Disney Wine & Dine Plan: From delectable Chardonnays to the smoothest Merlot, choice Pinot Noirs to tawny Ports, we’ve gathered a broad collection from around the world to please the palate and pair well with your dining experience.

Enoteca - Fine Wine & Beerhttp://www.corkjoy.com/2008/04/16/enoteca-news-sweet-wine-wednesday-mercer-winery-this-weekend-sierra-nevada-beer-tasting/ [Enoteca - Fine Wine & Beer] Enoteca News: Sweet Wine Wednesday, Mercer Winery This Weekend ...: The 2005 Côtes de Tablas Blanc is a blend in the style of French Côtes du Rhone whites, and features spicy aromas of herbs, stone fruits and minerals are followed in the mouth by apricot flavors, rich texture, bright acidity, and a long, clean peachy finish. 90-92 Points Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate, 94 Points Wine &

Oregon Fishing Club - Official Blog[Oregon Fishing Club - Official Blog] April 16, 2008 - Oregon Fishing Update: Lange also purchases additional fruit from the best vineyards in the surrounding area. Long-standing relationships with these talented and dedicated growers have helped the winery establish a well-deserved reputation for consistency and complexity in the wines.

Elaines Bloghttp://blog.thai-z.com/elainesblog9384/2008/04/16/i-love-italian-wine-and-food-the-trentino-alto-adige-region-2/ [Elaines Blog] I Love Italian Wine and Food - The Trentino-Alto Adige Region: Widely grown international white grape varieties include Gew?rtztraminer, Pinot Bianco, often called Pinot Blanc outside of Italy, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, often called Pinot Gris outside of Italy, Sylvaner, and M?ller-Thurgau. In fact, some say Gew?rtztraminer originated in the Alto-Adige town of Termeno, known as Tramin in German.

Maggieis bailey's Webloghttp://maggieisbailey93.wordpress.com/2008/04/03/the-basic-wine-essentials-by-jennie-wills-cat-ba-tour-tours-in-catba/ [Maggieis bailey's Weblog] The Basic Wine Essentials - by: Jennie Wills: Pinot Blanc - Light-Med; Dry, crisp. Citrus, apple, pear, melon, sweet pea. Pinot Gris/Grigio - Light; Fruitier and soft. Citrus, apple, pear, peach, melon, honey, vanilla. Grigio; Crisper, more citrusy. Chardonnay - Med-full; Dry, ...

Spanish Vines[Spanish Vines] Major Whites: Sauvignon Blanc can also offer vanilla and creamy flavors when introduced to oak. Typically light, crisp and high in acidity, Sauvignon Blanc thrives as the white wine of Bordeaux and is used to produce the delicious Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre of the Loire Valley.

Longview Winery Blog[Longview Winery Blog] The Whites are blooming!: We are quickly moving forward!  It is almost April, and we are expanding the Tasting Room hours.  Starting next week, we will be open Friday through Sunday.  We have also bottled our new Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.  They are both absolutely wonderful!!  You may have a taste in the tasting room, and as soon as they are labeled, they will be available for purchase.  Stop by and check these two wonderful white wines out, and remember, we can ship you as much as you need.  See you soon!!

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