Tasting--Zonin Pinot Grigio 2009

The Wine

Name: Zonin

Variety: Pinot Grigio

Region: Europe

Country: Italy

Year: 2009

Price: $5.95 (Vintage Cellar)

Vintage Cellar Review

"Pale straw-yellow color with brilliant reflections. Delicately fruity bouquet, with outstanding finesse and marked hints of almond blossom and peaches. Elegant, soft and well-structured fruit on the palate, with remarkable freshness and a clean, persistent aftertaste."

My Review

Upon the nose of this wine I detected a mixture of flowers, think a flower shop and the different scents mixing there, and petrol. While the petrol scent may seem unappealing, it is very faint in this wine and should not throw those faint of heart off. The palate of the wine was simple as it had not opened up yet within the shop. On the forefront the wine tasted of citrus, kind of like the immediate taste of cold Sprite--minus the carbonated sugary-ness. The taste then hit a faint mid-palate of alcohol, finishing with a tart candy aftertaste. While I do not completely detest this wine, it didn't impress me. A great taste for the value, no doubt, but if you are serving for a smaller party where the wine will go around farther then something from a higher price range will work better. This particular wine would be spectacular in a homemade sangria recipe.