Yellow Tail Riesling

In an attempt to try more Rieslings, I recently picked up a Yellow Tail Riesling.

Although it likely isn’t a bad wine for its price, this wine certainly fell short for me. I found it syrupy and had a hard time picking out any interesting flavors. It fell flat and was somewhat forgettable.

This wine will likely go over well with friends who like sweet wines and aren’t too discerning in their taste for wine.

 

Barefoot Pinot Grigio

I had a girl’s night the other night and this wine was brought by one of my friends. This was the last wine we consumed of the evening, so my memory is a little hazy, but from what I recall it was a nice pinot grigio.

This wine was citrusy but well balanced with appley-pear type flavors. It was refreshing and zesty with a crisp finish.

Barefoot does a nice job with this Pinot Grigio, for the price range you can’t go wrong.

 

Gray Monk – 2007 Pinot Gris

I’m thrilled to write about this wine as my first post. Although I’ve only known of this wine for two to three months at most, I am pleased to say it is my favorite and is now a staple in my collection.

This summer I became very facinated and “in-to” Pinot Grigio wines. The condo was hot this summer, and sipping a nice Gris was always refreshing.

I came across the Gray Monk Pinot Gris this summer when I made a brief stop in Vernon on my way from Vancouver to Calgary. I had remember Gray Monk from trips with my parents to the Okanagan many years ago and had made a point to stop. When I noticed they carried a Pinot Gris, I did not hesitate and purchased 2 bottles.

Back in Calgary, I tried it one night paired with a Lobster Ravioli I had purchased at the local farmer’s market. It was a perfect match.

While it had more hints of citrus than any other Pinot Grigio I’ve had to date, it was clean, smooth, and refreshing.

Since the first two bottles I purchased, this wine has become a staple in my household.

Overall, I have found this dry white wine to be very versatile. I have paired it with seafood, chicken, and light appetizers without any dissapointment or regret.