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pinot grigio

Casillero del Diablo Pinot Grigio

26 October 2011
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When I saw Pinot Grigio as one of the wines that was to be served at the Casillero del Diablo dinner recently at Quo Vadis it was not exactly what I expected, but I was curious to see what a Chilean Pinot Grigio tasted like. The Casillero del Diablo 2010 Pinot Grigio is from the [...]

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If You Like Pinot Grigio, Try These…

19 October 2011
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The light Italian white wine Pinot Grigio is one of the wines of the moment. Fashionable and popular, many white wine drinkers enjoy its clean, fresh taste finding it an enjoyable aperitif or a perfect white wine to accompany the light dishes in an al fresco picnic. At their best, Pinot Grigio white wines from [...]

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2010 Bella Riva Pinot Grigio/Vermentino

1 September 2011
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The De Bortoli family emigrated to Australia in the 1920s from Northern Italy. The founders Vittorio and Giuseppina De Bortoli put down roots, so to speak, in the Riverina Valley in New South Wales and began the wine dynasty that is now De Bortoli Wines. Their son Deen was the true innovator and he expanded [...]

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Maestro Italiano Chardonnay Pinot Grigio 2008

27 July 2011
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Why do I do these things to myself? I could quite happily go through life without ever buying any Italian wine – let alone any Pinot Grigio – and just enjoying my NZ Sauvignon Blanc, Californian Chardonnay and German Riesling in peace. But there’s the constant nagging suspicion that I’m missing out: that I’m just [...]

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La Prendina Estate 2008

27 August 2010
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Pinot Grigio Italy Marks & Spencer Mixed case £45 Natural Cork 12.5% This is a wonderfully-crisp, modern, aromatic, dry medium-bodied white wine from the Lombardy region in the North of Italy. The initial bouquet on the nose was of lemon and lime, pear drops and a hint of spiciness. I feel this is a well-knitted, [...]

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Albinoni Garganega Pinot Grigio 2008

13 September 2009
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Retailer: Majestic Closure: Screwtop ABV: 12% Price: £4.99 Approx Pinot Grigio is one of Italy’s best known easy drinking wines. The Albinoni Garganera comes from a province of Venice it is to be served well chilled and enjoyed with friends having a chat. It calls out to be drunk with fish, quiche, risotto and salad [...]

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