GLEN ELLEN PROPRIETOR'S RESERVE PINOT GRIGIO - 2010

Cold fermented in stainless steel tanks. 12% alcohol. 100% California Pinot Grigio.

TASTING NOTES:

Light gold color with aromas and flavors of citrus, apple and melon. Some honey on the mid-palate and tart acidity on the finish.

SCORE AND RECOMMENDATION:

84 PTS

If you are looking for a clean, easy drinking Pinot Grigio for summer meals, this is a decent offering in large format. At $9.99 for a 1.5ML this will definitely service the masses, but it won't bring a ton of complexity to the backyard BBQ.

JOH JOS PRUM WEHLENER SONNENUHR AUSLESE - 2006

100% Riesling from Germany.

TASTING NOTES:

Smoky peach and citrus minerality. Smells like gasoline and tastes like Vasoline...and that's a good thing! Silky smooth, tangy, rich with sweet balance and acidity. Floral and lemon accents.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

94 PTS

If you like sweet Rieslings, this is top-notch. Wonderfully integrated sugar. Never cloying or over-the-top. A terrific layered wine that retails for around $38.

TOHU SAUVIGNON BLANC - 2009

13% alcohol. From Marlborough, New Zealand

TASTING NOTES:

Classic Sauvignon Blanc aromas and flavors. Grapefruit, citrus, melon, gooseberries galore, lemon, steely minerality, fresh cut herbs. Zesty acidity and wonderful restraint and balance on the finish.

SCORE & RECOMMENDATION:

90 PTS

Bright, fresh, zesty. This is terrific SB that you can find for as low as $10 - a great find.