2008 Pinot Gris - Santa Barbara County

Like one of the models in a Modigliani, lean yet full of curves, our 2008 Pinot Gris is a bit softer and more rounded than the prior vintage. It retains the wonderfully brilliant nose of fresh orchard fruits and a pleasant bitter-almond quality, along with apple pie-like flavors and cleansing acidity that lead us to recommend pairing this wine with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, or inventive Pacific Rim dishes. Let’s do some lightly-fried or grilled fish in garlic-lime butter with a spicy tropical-fruit salsa. Our featured recipe pairing is Moroccan-Spiced Shrimp Saute and Couscous with Carmelized Onion, Raisins & Mint.

Case Production: 1,201
SOLD OUT. 2009 Release expected August 2010..

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2007 Pinot Gris - La Encantada Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills

The first thing you notice in this wine is a burst of fresh floral aromatics and a full-blown fresh ripe apricot fruitiness. The stone-fruit motif is continued on the palate, along with a bit of tangerine and the clean wet stone mineral effect that is the benchmark of La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Gris. Only a couple hundred cases were produced (from only 1 ½ acres) so this is one to grab before it is all gone.

This wine would be happy hanging out with spicy Asian-influenced dishes or with robust Mediterranean inspired vegetables and seafood preparations, even East-Indian cuisine. Our featured recipe pairing is BLTA Salad with Grilled Chicken.

Case Production: 264
Price: $28 per bottle $302.40 per case. Wine Club Price: $22.40 per bottle, $268.80 per case.
Available from the winery only

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