A Tasmanian (Australia) Pinot Grigio

A Tasmanian (Australia) Pinot Grigio:

Wine Reviewed Ninth Island Pinot Grigio, 2006, 13.8% alcohol about $19

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Description: Ninth Island is the easy drinking second label for Pipers Brook and is named after a small private island that lies in the Bass Strait across from the Pipers River wine region. Pinot Grigio thrives in the cool climat of northern Tasmania. This fresh and fruity wine is an excellent match for steamed mussels or lemon risotto. The aromas suggest pear, exotic fruits, and musk. It is a dry, richly textured, food-friendly wine.” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine presented gripping, but not excessive acidity. It had good length and tasted of pears. My initial meal centered on a barbecued chicken breast in a tomato sauce. In response the Pinot Grigio was fragrant with fine lime and acidity. It was somewhat metallic – soft metallic, not the hard kind. Upon meeting a side of potato salad with sliced pickles the wine was steadfast and I noted some almonds. When paired with a cold artichoke this wine became a shadow of its former self but a lemon taste remained.

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