Pinot....

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We all heard of Pinot Noir unless you were living under a rock. If you would like more information on Pinot Noir I suggest you read my post from October 2014 Pinot Noir. If Pinot Noir is old hat to you please continue.

This post is about the grapes that derive from Pinot Noir. These grapes are Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Bianco and Pinotage.

Lets start with Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio. These are the same grape with different names (French and Italian). The Pinot Gris grape is a mutant clone of Pinot Noir. The grapes range from a grayish blue to a brownish pink to black. Pinot Gris is derived from Pinot meaning "pine cone" in French, which is the shape of the grape bunch and "Gris" meaning gray in French from the colour of the grape. Pinot Grigio is merely the alternative, Italian name for Pinot Gris.

Pinot Blanc and Pinot Bianco are also the same grape but with different names. One is French and the other one is…Yes you guest it Italian! Both are a mutation of Pinot Noir. Pinot Blanc is grown in Alsace France, Germany and in the New World. Pinot Bianco is grown in many areas, although it is heavily concentrated in the northeastern region of Alto Adige in Italy

Pinotage is the signature grape of South Africa.  This grape is a cross from Cinsault (was known as “Hermitage” in South Africa) and Pinot Noir.  Pinotage is also grown in Canada, the United States and Australia.

Here is a list of Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Bianco I have tried.

Liquidity 2014 Pinot Gris - Okanagan Falls, BC

This is a great wine for summer from Okanagan Falls, fresh and fruity. Aromas of citrus, pear and some tropical notes. On the palate I found grapefruit, and green apple with great acidity. This wine should be enjoyed on the patio with seafood. This wine can be found in a Specialty wine store.

Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio 2013

This is a refreshing wine for when friends come to visit. Aromas of golden delicious apples, and lemon rind; the palate has some citrus, apple and a hint of tropical fruit. This is an easy drinking wine. You will find this wine at the BCLS for around $15.00.

Lake Breeze Pinot Blanc 2013

A nice Pinot Blanc from the Okanagan Valley’s Naramata Bench area. On the nose I get peach and green apple. The nose follows through onto the palate with a hint of citrus. This is a wine to pair with roasted chicken. You can find this wine in select BC Liquor Stores for $18.00

Sirmian Pinot Bianco 2012

Great structure and depth in this Pinot Bianco from Alto Adige.  Aromas of exotic fruit and ripe apples. On the palate pear, apples with a hint of cloves and great acidity. A great wine with some complexly. This wine can be found at the BCLS for around $28.00

The Grinder Pinotage 2013

The first thing I thought when I opened this wine was Coffee. On the nose I found mocha, dark fruit and espresso. The palate had dark chocolate, leather and dark fruit. Throw a steak on the BBQ, open a bottle and Enjoy! Can be found at the BCLS for around $16.00

Ciao for now!!