On a recent trip to The County I tasted a few Pinot Grises that were very interesting. Now Pinot Gris (or Grigio) has got an interesting reputation: yes it is one of the fastest rising grapes on the selling front – but it also has very little character, as one winemaker once said to me, “it’s the only variety that’s varietal characteristics are that it has no varietal characteristics.” That being said, this Gris does have character and a good one at that: a nose of pineapple and banana chip leading to a tropically tinged palate of pineapple, guava and banana skin – there’s also a nice minerality here and crisp refreshingly clean finish. Price: $15.00 – Rating: *** ½+