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Avila Beach Sunset

2011 Santa Barbara County Pinot Grigio

Morovino Avila Beach Sunset is a delightful Pinot Grigio from the beautiful Santa Barbara County, showcasing the region's exceptional winegrowing potential. This lovely white wine presents a light-bodied profile, perfectly suited for warm afternoons or casual dining. It boasts a refreshing acidity that invigorates the palate, complemented by moderate fruit intensity that reveals notes of green apple and pear with a hint of citrus that dances on the tongue. The wine is bone dry, allowing its crisp character to shine through, making it an excellent choice for seafood dishes or light salads. With its immaculate balance and cheerful personality, this vintage 2011 Pinot Grigio is truly a charming expression of the coastal terroir.

Tasting notes:


Pear

Pear

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Santa Barbara County

Just north of Los Angeles at the southern tip of the Central Coast, Santa Barbara County is one of California's winemaking gems. Although a long way from Napa and Sonoma, Santa Barbara's prime AVAs—the Santa Maria and Santa Ynez Valleys and the Santa Rita Hills—produce exemplary cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It is all thanks to the terroir. Despite its proximity to sunny southern California, Santa Barbara County is hilly, and its vineyards lie close to the Pacific Ocean. With little rainfall but an abundance of chilly ocean winds and fogs, the growing season is very long here. This allows grapes to ripen slowly over an extended period and develop wonderfully complex flavors.

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