Tasting: Woodbridge Pinot Grigio by Robert Mondavi

 

Name: Woodbridge Pinot Grigio

Variety: Pinot Grigio

Region: Acampo, CA

Year: Not listed, only est. year (1979)

Price: $9.99, Available for $8 at some stores

Wine Enthusiast review: "Pretty aromas of lemon blossoms and Bosc pear meet nicely structured fruit flavors in this light- to medium-bodied wine. Good acidity gives it a refreshing bite on the palate. It's an amazing bargain that gains much of its interest from small amounts of Vermentino, Colombard and Viognier blended in." — Jim Gordon

Wine Folly: California Pinot grigio's are not mentioned in the text, and the central coast where Acampo is is more known for Chardonnay and pinot noir (page 290). I get some grassy notes but mostly light citrus-floral notes (I really agree with the lemon blossom note in the online review, but would also understand lemon zest). (Page 150- general pinot grigio notes). Nothing gravelly in this one like there was in the cupcake bottle. 

My Review: Week 3!! This wine was shared by me and my roommate, and we actually finished that bottle! For a cheap bottle, this was really delicious on its own. It was not heavy, I liked the citrusy taste that wasn't too tart and it wasn't overly buttery like my last tasting, just perfectly refreshing.  I think this is my first wine where the marketing is based on the guy who blended it-Robert Mondavi. He did a good job!! This is a super super light wine that is inoffensive in every way, not exceptional but very good to get tipsy on with a friend.