Cartesian

2021 California Pinot Grigio

The Cartesian 2021 Pinot Grigio from California exudes a refreshing aura with its vibrant white color. This wine offers a light body that elegantly carries the crisp acidity and prominent fruit intensity. The enticing dryness on the palate enhances the overall experience, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Uplifting and sweetly scented white flowers greet you on the nose. With each sip, you’ll discover the body is friendly and light with mouthwatering acidity. Though this wine is dry, it presents intensely fruity flavors of ripe guava and lime zest. Serve well chilled with salty fried foods.

White Flowers

Lime

Guava

Flavor profile:

AcidityHigh

LowPronounced

BodyLight

Very LightFull

SweetnessDry

Bone DrySweet

Fruit IntensityMedium

LowPronounced

Region:

California

California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.

Awards:

93 Points, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
92 Points, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
91 Points, 2017 San Diego International Wine And Spirits Challenge
Gold Medal, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2017 San Diego International Wine And Spirits Challenge
Silver Medal, 2021 Critics Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 USA Wine Ratings
Silver Medal, 2020 Sommelier Choice Awards
Silver Medal, 2020 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 West Coast Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 International Women's Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2018 San Diego International Wine And Spirits Challenge
Silver Medal, 2017 West Coast Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2020 Denver International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2018 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal, 2017 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition
87 Points, 2017 California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition

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