Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio

Well this wine has gotten good review after good review. I saw the commercials and finally decided to try it.

Santa Margherita first introduced Americans to Pinot Grigio in 1979

So when I tried this wine, initially I didn't like something about it, but I think it may have been Oak. This is a dry wine. I thought that it may have been a bit too dry for me. I find that this wine is crisp and the flavour was alright. I believe I tasted some Oak as well. This wine was not sweet and it was not bitter. I found that it is balanced with the exception of being more on the drier side.

I usually have cheese with my wine. I enjoy it that way. Keep in mind that I am not that adventurous yet with the cheeses I choose. I have old cheddar on hand, and it was okay when paired with this wine. I am sure that there is a better cheese out there to pair with this wine. Perhaps a creamier cheese would have worked better.

This pinot grigio would work much better with fish or chicken, or a light pasta dish. This would also work well with a leafy grilled chicken salad.

I had this wine chilled, and it was okay....I personally found that it tasted better just below room temperature

I think overall this wine is very good