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MacMurray Estate Vineyard Pinot Gris 2011 Wine Review

MacMurray Estate Vineyard Pinot Gris 2011

MacMurray Estate Vineyard Pinot Gris 2011

Sonoma Coast, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

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Price: $20.75

Drink: 2012-2014

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.4%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Agent: E&J Gallo Winery Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Refreshing and dry: perfect for the deck or dock as an aperitif. Very food friendly for a range of dishes from salad to seafood. Aromas of melon, lemon and lime lift and refresh. There's a lovely Asian pear and hint of spice on the finish. The winemaker, Tasmanian native Susan Doyle, first made wine in the Yarra Valley, Australia where she also created fruit-forward, aromatic wines. This would be terrific with roast chicken.

Pinot Gris food pairings: sautéed scallops, avocado and papaya salad, basil pesto, zucchini and red onion frittata, cedar-planked pork loin.

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This MacMurray Estate Vineyard Pinot Gris 2011 was reviewed on August 3, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Renowned for creating wines of intensity and rich flavours, it’s no wonder the Russian River Valley has yielded a PG in the opulently aromatic and flavourful Alsatian style. Beautiful notions of golden sultana, ripe Asian pear, fig, peach and orchard flowers paint a vivid picture. Lovely weight, texture and smoothness. A joy to drink, this will make a fine sipper when served lightly chilled. Source: Vintages Wine Panel, Feb. 2013

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