Pinot Grigio

Drink Wine, Tweet and Enjoy

March 9, 2011
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Everyone likes to have a glass of wine or two with friends. Twitter has taken this concept to a new level. I’ve had the pleasure of participating in several Twitter tastings and they’re actually quite fun. However, more often than not, they are invite only or you have to hunt down the wines for the tasting.  Wine Twits has changed that up. Anyone may join producer Giovanni Bonmartini-Fini live on March 24, 2011 at 8PM [...]

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Mommy’s Time Out Wine

October 13, 2010
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I receive quite a bit of wine in the mail between this site and my normal winery subscriptions. The Mommy’s Time Out 2009 Garganega Pinot Grigio is the only one that has ever arrived wrapped in a pretty satin bag, with ribbon and hand written card attached.  Loved that. Winemakers Notes: “We All know that being a Mommy is a difficult job. A Mommy’s Time Out is a well deserved break. These wines are delicate [...]

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Wine Wednesday: A to Z Pinot Gris 2008, Oregon

March 31, 2010
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This wine was on sale at BevMo for about $11.99 but even at it’s full price of $14.99, I’d buy it.  I like Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris. What’s the difference between the two?  The grapes are the same.  The terroir or growing conditions is what makes the two wines differ.  Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for the wines produced using Pinot Gris grapes.  The growing conditions in Italy are quite different than in [...]

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Wine Wednesday: Luna 2007 Pinot Grigio

December 16, 2009
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We have been fans of Luna for quite some time.   In fact, La Jolla Dad enjoyed tastings at the winery before we were married.  The Pinot Grigio was one of my favorites, well before we received this bottle complimentary for review.  The 2007 vintage is something that you could very easily serve to a crowd because I just bought it at VONS Pacific Beach on super sale for a bit under $10. It would be great paired [...]

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Wine Wednesday – Manilow Pinot Grigio 2007

October 14, 2009
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I know what you’re thinking – it’s a celebrity wine so it can’t be good.   Withhold judgement, dear reader. Manilow Wines debuted in 2005 when Mr. Manilow started his residency at the Las Vegas Hilton.  The wines were originally created for sale in the hotel and sourced from various wineries in California.  Due to the press received, Mr. Manilow and his staff believed that they could produce wine on a larger scale and use the proceeds [...]

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