When it comes to beer, one thinks of Belgium or Germany. When it comes to cheese, we often think of Greece or England. And when it comes to Pinot Grigio, most people would say Italy. Well, there are options, and unlike the kind found on Wall Street, this option is a really safe bet.
FishEye Winery is based in Soledad, California and produces award-winning varietals that are affordable ($8 to $10) and can be drank casually at a barbeque or poolside. The 2008 Pinot Grigio provides a powerful mix of ripe melon, apricot and white ginger with intense citrusy notes of juicy red grapefruit that hangs on the finish. This screw top bargain of a catch pairs well with sushi, shrimp or even a fresh salad. I would even pair it with a fish dish, such as a sole, or a light pasta meal.
Their tag line is “This Wine Jumps Out of Your Glass” and it certainly lives up to their claim. On a hot summer night or balmy weekend with friends, a nice cool bottle of Fisheye Pinot Grigio brings a lot to the table. The wine can be found at most local wine stores as well as large supermarket chains such as Kroger. So next time your fishing the shelves for an affordable cool white, try the FishEye 2008 Pinot Grigio.
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