White

R&D; Franscioni Vineyard Pinot Gris

Morgan

Santa Lucia Highlands · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Pinot Gris
Country
United States
Region
Santa Lucia Highlands · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Lucia Highlands
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
off-dry

Food pairing

shrimp cocktail · grilled fish · citrus fruit salad

Rated vintages

  • 201089 pts

    A rich, savory Pinot Gris that's just a little sweet, and has a slight fizziness that makes it lively. Rich in citrus, tropical fruit, honeysuckle and vanilla flavors, brightened with brilliant acidity, it shows a buttery smokiness from neutral oak. Drink this refreshing wine no…

  • 200987 pts

    As always with Morgan's Pinot Gris, the 2009 is bone dry and ultracrisp in acidity, with mouthwatering citrus, apricot and green apple flavors. Great as a cocktail sipper, especially with shrimp cocktail.

  • 200791 pts

    Morgan's been on a roll the last couple of years, now that they've figured out how to make this wine from fruit grown in a cool part of the Highlands. Aged in older oak barrels, the wine shows no wood at all, but has a creamy softness that modifies the crisp lemon, lime, grapefr…