Name: Elementalist
Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Region: Mendocino County, California
Country: United States
Year: 2021
Price: $8.99
Shop/wine critic/notes online: "Light, floral, apricot nose, the palate is lemony, crisp green apple and hints of honeydew melon. A slightly lingering finish(which I like), which gives it more body than your typical, run-of-the-mill PG. It's inspired me to try more California PGs!" From Patricia Syvrud on Vivino: https://www.vivino.com/users/patricia.syvrud/reviews/246187402
References from Wine Folly book: From Page 149 in the Wine Folly book, Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio) is a pink mutation of Pinot Noir that is famous for zest white wines that range from dry to sweet. Typical flavors and profiles of Pinot Grigio are white peach, lemon zest, cantaloupe, raw almond, and crushed gravel. I thought that the Elementalist Pinot Grigio was more on the dry side, and I could definitely pick out the lemon and peach notes.
Personal review: I thought that it was light, with more forward citrus scents (lime and orange), and a little bit of pear. It was very crisp which took me off guard, feeling like a punch to the mouth. I was able to taste more of the lemony/peach flavors from it which was pleasant. I don't think this was my favorite Pinot Grigio, but I did enjoy it. I did not taste this wine with any food.
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