Pinot Grigio- summer time wine by Darryl Beeson Pinot Grigio is popular with consumers for several reasons: It is Italian (Italian and California vintners tend to prefer the term Pinot Grigio, producers in France and Oregon usually favor Pinot Gris). When made well,  it's dry, lean, crisp and refreshing, an ideal summer alternative to full-bodied whites such as chardonnay. Match it with lighter and simpler seafood, grilled chicken and perhaps even vegetarian dishes.   Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio, delle Venezie 2006 Price $9.99 Rating 92 The nose is interesting with crisp melon and subtle mineral complexity. Likewis with the sip. A well crafted white wine fo food.   J Pinot Vineyards Gris, Russian River 2006 Price $16 Rating 93 The nose offers crisp green melon and a bit of citrus. The sip is chewy with crisp green melon, very ripe, with nutty complexity in the middle.   King Estate Pinot Gris, Oregon 2006 Price $16 Rating 92 Crisp grapefruit and lime lead the way, followed by ripe flavors of melon, mango and a honeyed zest. The nice, lengthy finish ends with crisp citrus.   Kris Pinot Grigio, Trentino-Alto-Adige 2006 Price $14 Rating 95 Franz Haas belongs to the fifth generation of a family of cellar masters. Very much a perfectionist, he is constantly producing one of Italy's exceptional value Pinot Grigios.   MacMurray Ranch Pinot Gris, Russian River 2006 Price $17 Rating 92 Aromas of cashew butter and fresh herbs, then flavors of tropical lime, cashew and delicate citrus floral. Think big and full-flavored.   Maso Canali Pinot Grigio, Trentino 2006 Price $15 Rating 93 There are subtle aromas of melon and nuts. The sip is spritzy with melon and yeast complexities.   Pietra Santa "Amore" Pinot Grigio, Cienega Valley 2006 Price $20 Rating 92 There are fresh aroma of ripe green melon and bright citrus. The sip is crisp and refreshing.   Rosemount Pinot Grigio, South Eastern Australia 2006 Price $9 Rating 88 There are slightly over-ripe aromas and flavors of honeydew melon. The acidity is not as crisp as othe Pinot Grigios samples. For more great wine suggestions, click here Do you have any questions, comments or suggestions? Email: jwdineline@aol.com Copyright © 1998 Inter Active Media Solutions. All Rights Reserved. The interactive components of this site require that you use a current browser version of Explorer; be sure to maximize your window out so you can see the entire page. This page was created by Inter Active Media Solutions.