Here’s a different take on Pinot Gris – 40% oaked with 10% new oak – giving the wine a decidedly Chardonnay-like mouthfeel: apple and pear fruit show off a creamy texture with some depth of spice … this is better than the usual stuff you find under the label of a bottle of Pinot Gris – it’s almost like a Pinot Gris in Chardonnay clothing – and it’s nice to see a new take on this usually boring grape. Price: $20.00 – Rating: ****