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White Wine by Adelsheim from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Pinot Gris, originating in Burgundy like the other members of the Pinot family, has had a long history all over Europe. In recent times, versions from Alsace and northern Italy have been the best known. Oregon winegrowers introduced Pinot Gris to New World viticulture and in forty years the variety has become the white wine of Oregon. Adelsheim Vineyard can lay claim to being one of the very oldest producers of this variety outside of Europe. With this wine, Adelsheim's 23rd vintage, their experience shows - they've long been acknowledged as producing a reference standard for the Oregon style. Crisp, bright flavors have always been the hallmark of Adelsheim Pinot Gris. In the 2006 vintage, there is beautifully delineated Bosc pear, white peach, and Winesap apple, with a touch of spice. It pulls off the difficult feat of providing a gentle creaminess that lends a mouth-filling texture and long finish, yet still impressing as a wine that's crisp and clean. Try this wine with mildly spicy foods (such as ceviche), not so mildly spicy Thai cuisine, rich fish entrees, and even classic oven-roasted fowl.

White Wine by Pike & Joyce from South Australia, Australia. The Pike & Joyce vineyard, high up in the Adelaide Hills outside of the town of Lenswood, is a very special place. The steep slopes only permit hand pruning and harvesting. The fruit exhibits great intensity and purity. This '06 Pinot Gris is a beauty. Clean and fresh nectarine and pear flavors leap out of the glass. Hints of stone and flint linger all the way to the vibrant and long finish. This wine is both intensely flavored and wonderfully elegant. One of the best New World Pinot Gris's you are ever likely to taste. Enjoy whilst it is young and frisky.

White Wine by Marco Felluga from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. Golden yellow in color. It presents an intense and immediate bouquet with pronounced hints of acacia flowers, broom and apple. In the mouth it is elegantly fruity and becomes full-bodied and well-structured. It has a long finish. Excellent with all types of fish. It is also good with herb risotto, all first course dishes, even white meat based, and fresh cheese.

White Wine by Plozner from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. The Pinot Grigio grapes are characterized by a rather dark color: thus, vinification occurs without skin maceration, resulting in the wine's intense straw yellow hue. The elegant, fragrant bouquet is characterfully Friulian, quite distinct from other Pinot Gris varietals: very fresh and appealing, reminiscent of apples and exotic fruits, in time it takes on pleasant nuances of dried fruit & hay; good body, full, mellow flavors, balanced and elegant.

White Wine by Banfi from Tuscany, Italy. San Angelo Pinot Grigio is an elegant wine of pale-straw color, with an intense, fruity aroma, followed by a clean, rich, refreshing taste. These characteristics distinguish the unique and aristocratic San Angelo Pinot Grigio from its northern counterparts. San Angelo Pinot Grigio is a delightful complement to light fare, seafood and simple veal and poultry dishes. Above all, it is a superb aperitif. Fresh lemon-lime aromas along with grapefruit and a hint of vanilla. Crisp acids join green apple and grapefruit flavors. The finish is soft and sweet with a light minerallike dryness. Wine News 90 Points

White Wine by J from Russian River, California. The 2006 J Pinot Gris is a wonderful blend of 100% Pinot Gris fruit from the unique growing conditions of the Russian River Valley. The fruit for this wine comes from J's own Cooper and River Road Vineyards, the famed Saralee's Vineyard and Preston Vineyard. The cool region and well-drained soils help to ripen the grapes slowly, allowing fully mature flavors to develop while preserving a crisp elegance. The 2006 J Pinot Gris leads with tropical fruit aromas of pineapple, mango and guava blended with delicate notes of honeysuckle, pear and Fuji apple. On the palate, flavors echo the nose, exploding with bright and juicy tangerine, pear and apple flavors that carry on to a crisp and tangy finish. Its opulent texture and balanced acidity make this Pinot Gris an ideal wine to pair with a variety of foods.

White Wine by MacMurray Ranch from Russian River, California. MacMurray Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Gris shows fruit and flowers in the front palate, with a voluptuous texture and substantial body. Rich aromas of fig, peach, pear, and tropical fruits evolve into a smooth, lingering finish. Pair this wine's richness with sauteed scallops, soft-shell crabs, lobster, foie gras or highlight its bright acidity and elegance with linguini and fresh clams or al pesto.

White Wine by Masi from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. 75% Pinot Grigio, 25% Verduzzo Interesting color nuances with notable golden reflections. Attractive flower-fresh and ripe-fruit nose. The Verduzzo grapes ensure complexity and the Pinot Grigio grapes give their usual freshness on the palate. Marked hints of dried fruit and an aftertaste with hints of pineapple. Pinot Grigio delle Venezie is the most up-to-date Italian white wine. The richness of the perfumes and aromas of this grape cultivated at Castions di Strada, in the Friuli region, complements the structure of the native Verduzzo grape, deliberately picked slightly over-ripe and matured on plateaux. Masianco is a Supervenetian of great personality which goes well with the typical dishes of today's cuisine: hors d'oeuvres, fish and grilled white meats.

White Wine by Luna from Napa Valley, California. Blend: 95% Pinot Grigio, 5% Chardonnay The 2006 Pinot Grigio is a star-bright, light straw color, and its nose has wonderful aromas of pear, peach and apricot. This is a delicious, full-bodied wine with a forward surge of lemon zest and pine nut flavors. On the palate, there are notes of citrus, fig, pear, pineapple and a faint hint of oak. Notes of honeysuckle and orange marmalade close out the finish. This wine is delightful to drink now, and will continue to be at its peak through the end of 2008.

1 cent shipping through June 15th. Details at wine.comWhite Wine by Adelsheim from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Oregon growers introduced this variety to American viticulture. We seek to preserve the incredible freshness of these grapes by using stainless steel fermentation and aging. Our Pinot gris is crisp and bright with peach, apple and pear fruit, and just a hint of spice.

White Wine by Lucien Albrecht from Alsace, France - regions. The Pinot Gris Cuvee Romanus is named for Romanus Albrecht, the first winegrower of the Albrecht wine family in 1425. It's 100% Pinot Gris and expresses the rich yet dry power and character of this exceptional varietal. Sweet floral flavors alongside crisp mineral notes make for an elegantly balanced wine. The clay/limestone soil gives the wine a creamy, velvety texture with a long finish. Enjoy this wine with Cobb & shrimp salads, shellfish, poultry, and Asian inspired dishes. Semi-soft cheeses like Brie and Chevre will also complement it well. Alsatian whites characteristically age well due to their high acidity and lower percentage of alcohol. You can age this wine for another 2-4 years however it's fresh and delicious tasting now!

White Wine by Benton Lane from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Number 74 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007! This pale straw colored Pinot Gris displays generous floral, pear, and tropical fruit aromas. On the palate, this beautifully balanced wine is initially crisp with zesty citrus and granny smith apple flavors that lead into a delightfully bright, honeysuckle and Asian-pear flavored lingering finish.