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Fog Bank 2008 Pinot Grigio California

Submitted by Bob Bacchus on Thu, 2010-06-17 12:00

Honestly, I'm not a fan of the Pinot Grigio. As a friend of mine said of this type of wine, "It's the lemonade of the wine world." And so it is with this one...

This comes across as a typical Pinot and surprisingly the blurb probably gave a pretty accurate description of this wine. Citrus to be sure (mostly lemon for me), with a very pale yellow color typical of Pinots. The mineral finish is there too, but for me that's a bit of a negative. Serve very chilly, and consider a nice Prosecco instead.....

A better choice might be: 
Valdadige 2005 Pinot Grigio Italy
Clear Bottle Bay 2007 Pinot Grigio California
Zonin NV Prosecco Special Curvee Brut Italy

Wine Reviewed:

Fog Bank Pinot Grigio, 2008

Our Rating: 50
Grade: C
Price: $10

Winery: Fog Bank Vineyards
Region: Monterey
Country: USA

Alcohol: 12.5% by volume
Bottle: 750 ml.
Closure: Synthetic Cork

Varietal(s): Pinot Grigio

Bottle Blurb:
With the evening tide, the fog rolls in and cools our vineyards. The nighttime temperatures provide relief from the heat of the day and extend the growing season. A longer time on the vine means a longer time to develop complex, rich varietal flavors. Fog Bank Pinot Grigio is a refreshing with citrus characters of lemon and lime balanced with a slight mineral finish.