Tasting - Mind and Body

  The basics:

• Grape Variety - Pino Grigio
• Country of Origin - United States
• Region of Origin - California
• Vintage Year - 2020
• Price - $11.99

Wine Chateau Review:

"Light, crisp, and refreshing, bursting with tropical fruit flavors and aromas.  Delicate floral notes mingle with ripe pear, peach, and melon on the nose, leading to bright citrus, white peach, and tropical fruit flavors."

Wine Folly Reference (149):

The grape is a pink mutation of Pinot Noir.  The wine should feature flavors of zesty dry to sweet with notes of white peach, lemon zest, cantaloupe, almond, and crushed gravel.  

My Review:

When I poured the wine into my glass, I realized how light the color of the wine was - it really did look almost clear with a slight yellow-green color to it with a sweet, lemony smell.  The wine tasted really light and dry, but there was definitely a fruity taste (while I couldn't place the taste, it was definitely not citrusy).  The wine barely had an aftertaste with a hint of sweetness, lemon, and alcohol.  I thought it was interesting that this wine was only 90 calories, gluten-free, vegan, and with no added sugars yet had as much flavor as it did.  No food was consumed before tasting.

I really liked this bottle as a light, refreshing wine to start a night off with.  While the flavors weren't very complex, I think it would be a great wine to introduce to those with less wine experience and who may be health conscious too.