“Vivid dark golden yellow. Knockout nose of ultra ripe peach, pear nectar, cinnamon apple pie, honey and tropical fruit. This seems like it was hit by noble rot, but Winemaker Willi Sturz told me there really wasn’t any that year, although he adds that a portion of the grapes might have air-dried slightly on the vine. Smooth, rich and dense, with a strong mineral undertone to the pure, lively stone and tropical fruit flavors. Finishes extremely long, multilayered and very smooth, with noteworthy complexity and freshness. This drop-dead gorgeous Pinot Grigio manages the neat trick of being both extremely concentrated and perfumed while staying light on its feet. The 2008 clocks in at only 13.5% alcohol and this may account in part for its refined, racy mouthfeel.”