These days Pinot Gris' are a dime a dozen, and to my palate a very boring wine ... which is too bad because it used to bring mouth-watering excitement at the very mention of the grape. This is Calamus' most popular white and this year winemaker Arthur Harder seems to have brought sexy back to the glass. The nose is apple skin and poached pear, while on the palate much is going on: it's weightier than usual with a hint of something spicy along with baked apple notes and hints of white pepper on the finish ... and the more you sip the better it gets, especially when it comes to that white pepper that grabs at your tongue. There's also a floral note that's not too in your face, but it does sneak its way in. Best Pinot Gris Calamus has made to date - different and weightier but still retains its freshness. Because of the popularity the winery has with this wine they have just planted another 5000 vines - so in three years they'll be more to go around. Price: $17.00 - Rating: ****+