2001 Montresor La Colombaia Valdadige Pinot Grigio

Price:

$16

Body:

Light-medium

Dryness:

Dry

Comments:

Very good. Delicate gardenia, orange peel, honey and citrus but stronger anise character; similar flavors with bit of mineral; moderate richness, zesty, good texture.

2002 Castello Banfi San Angelo Toscano Pinot Grigio

Price:

$15

Body:

Light

Dryness:

Dry

Comments:

Floral rose petal nose with orange and lemon peel, white peach, candied fruit cocktail and a bit of grass. Very refreshing with nice acidity and balance, lingering finish.

2002 Bella Sera Venezie Pinot Grigio

Price:

$7

Body:

Light

Dryness:

Dry

Comments:

Floral citrus aromatics with almond, vanilla and mineral nose that has some spice; slight earthiness, mineral and fennel flavors; good acidity.

2002 Bottega Vinaia Trentino Pinot Grigio

Price:

$20

Body:

Light

Dryness:

Dry

Comments:

Shy nose of ripe apple, anise, dried herb and hay, mineral and earth, muted cherry flavors; juicy, fresh, clean and balanced with a slightly tannic finish.

2002 Campanile Venezie Pinot Grigio

Price:

$12

Body:

Light

Dryness:

Dry

Comments:

Very good. Shy nose of lemon-lime, pine, melon and mineral; similar flavors plus tart citrus and sweet chamomile; soft and round, good balance. Refreshing.

2002 Ecco Domani Venezie Pinot Grigio

Price:

$10

Body:

Light-medium

Dryness:

Dry

Comments:

Excellent. Delicate aromas of nectarine, lemon zest and mineral, touched with almond; crisp, juicy flavors of lime, peach and mineral; good acidity, some complexity.

2002 Santi Sortesele Trentino Pinot Grigio

Price:

$13

Body:

Light

Dryness:

Dry

Comments:

Outstanding. Great ripe fruit of apple, pear, lemon-lime and candied lemon; crisp, delicious flavors, great mouth-feel and texture, layered with snappy acid finish.

2002 St. Michael Eppan Alto Adige Pinot Grigio

Price:

$16

Body:

Light

Dryness:

Dry

Comments:

A simple, quaffable wine offering perfumed nose, bit of wood, hazelnut, citrus, light lemon, chamomile, apple and pear flavors; lower acidity with almond finish.

2002 Torressella Veneto Pinot Grigio

Price:

$10

Body:

Medium

Dryness:

Dry

Comments:

Very good. Bright, fresh, vibrant; shows almond and citrus nose with touches of lemon-lime and mineral; similar flavors plus apple; ripe and full; root beer finish.