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Longoria Pinot Grigio (Santa Barbara County)

Santa Barbara County · Central Coast · United States

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salada caprese · peixe grelhado · frutos do mar · queso fresco · sushi

201492 pts

Nectarine, apricot, jasmine blossoms and lots of fresh squeezed Meyer lemon juice makes a delicious nose on this refreshing treat of a wine. It conveys lively, citrusy acidity and apple-rind tartness, offering flavors that last throughout the sip and deep into the finish.
201291 pts

Longoria brings a deft touch to this Pinot Grigio. The grapes were briefly fermented in tank, then bottled when the wine was only about four months old. The result is exceptionally fresh and lively, with tangy acidity brightening citrus, lemongrass, vanilla and white pepper flav…
201191 pts

Rick Longoria shows increasing mastery over this popular variety, lifting it into true complexity. After an outstanding 2010 vintage, his 2011 is even better, showing the same crisp acidity and savory orange, apricot and honey flavors, but with even greater elegance.
201090 pts

Longoria's best Pinot Grigio yet, and one of the better ones out there. It's wonderfully clean and crisp, with rich, spicy flavors of citrus fruits, flowers, vanilla and honey.
200988 pts

Made the way Pinot Grigio should be. Bone dry and zesty in acidity, it has citrus, mineral and floral flavors that finish with a scour of peppery spice. A brilliant cocktail sipper that will also complement savory appetizers.