The Pinot Grigio grape, or Pinot Gris as it is known in Alsace, is closely related to Pinot Noir and its pinky-grey berries can look more like black grapes than white.
In fact, it has enough colour to make some really tasty and savoury rosés in the north of Italy.
Still riding the wave of immense popularity, this grape variety makes an immensely refreshing summer drink and can also be enjoyed with light foods, especially salads.
Pinot Grigio Delfina 2009, Italy A classically crisp, ultra clean style which has delicately scented flavours of apples and pears.
Dry River Pinot Grigio 2009, Australia An ultra fruity wine from down under, this has loads of citrus blossom, lime and grapefruit alongside green apple and crunchy crisp fruit.
Pinot Grigio Cantina di Custoza 2009, Italy Cantina di Custoza produce a pinot grigio with layered fruit, flavours of fresh pears and a long aromatic finish – quality wine.
Matra Hill Pinot Grigio Blush 2009, Hungary This late picked rose style has flavours of cherries, apple and honeysuckle and makes an excellent companion to dried meats and salads.
The Oxford Times Wine Club is run in association with The Oxford Wine Company. Free delivery of your wine is available within 30 miles of Oxford. Please allow up to ten working days for delivery of your wine. If you have any questions about your order, contact The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 quoting The Oxford Times Wine Club or email: info@oxfordwine.co.uk
If you would like to buy unmixed or mixed cases of wines that you have particularly liked from The Oxford Times Wine Club at the same special discounted prices, please contact Theo Sloot at The Oxford Wine Company on 01865 301144 or email theo@oxfordwine.co.uk
If you would like to collect your mixed case from our shop at 167 Botley Road, please call 01865 249500 to order in advance and pop in to collect – there’s plenty of parking outside!
Alternatively we will deliver free of charge up to 30 miles from Oxford.
ITALIAN MASTERCLASS DINNER TASTING Presented by Michael Palij Master of Wine and Theo Sloot
Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 6.30 for 7pm
The Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant, 50 Bardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6ST www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk £49.95 per person (open to all).
A white wine reception followed by a three-course themed meal with top premium wines.
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