About WiNEZ

WiNEZ was a monthly event at EZ Street Saloon in South Range, WI. Unfortunately, due to lower turn out the owners had decided to stop hosting the event. The last wine night at EZ was held on November 12, 2014. But that is not to say the die hards won't be getting together for some wine tasting periodically at EZ Street Saloon. I will continue to blog the wines we have tasted pre starting this blog, along with our impromptu meetings, and maybe transform the blog into something more personal. We will see where it goes. I do know the blog will still be about wine!

So for my WiNEZ pals you can count on this blog to serve as an archive of what was consumed and a reference for your spending sprees. For those who are just curious about what the Northwest Wisconsinites are drinking here are some thoughts… but be warned I am by no means a wine expert-I only know what I like. Since I am not an expert I will try to include the winemakers label descriptions as well.

Salute! or as the Finnish would say Kippis!

Monday, January 9, 2012

Rex Goliath's Pinot Grigio

You may remember this labels giant rooster from our November tastings (Rex Goliath Zinfandel the world’s largest rooster)- who could forget the boldness! Rex Goliath again makes an above average wine for the price with their Pinot Grigio.  This wine has a strange coloring, it is almost a hint of sage green to it. The aroma reminds you of walking through a fruit orchard. On the palate it is tart but light with some spicy citrus and pears.  The finish is a little on the dry and acidic side.

Varietal:  Pinot Grigio
Producer/Importer: Rex Goliath
Region: California
Vintage:
Price: $5.99
Tasting notes:
 Sight (Color/Clarity): almost colorless with hint of sage green.
Smell (bouquet, aroma): Fruit orchard
Taste (acidity, balance, body): Tart, light in flavor, spicy citrus and pears, and a little dry and acidic on the finish
Bottle presentation: Remember the World’s Largest Rooster!
Winemakers notes: “Bright, juicy and floral … say howdy to our California version of this Italian classic. HRM Rex Goliath Pinot Grigio is footloose and fancy-free—perfectly suited for a sun-drenched summer afternoon. Pair with fish tacos or linguini with fresh tomato, basil and garlic."
Comparisons:
Overall rating (1-10): 7
Date consumed: December 14, 2011
Comments: 12.5 % abv, Total Acidity: 6 g/L, pH: 3.17, Residual Sugar: 8.4 g/L
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