Earlier this week I brought home the new vintage of the Hugel Pinot Gris Classic to pair with a chicken dish I was making, it worked wonderfully! Here at Harry's we were big fans of the 2006 release of this wine and the 2007 is every bit as good. Most people know pinot gris better as the light bodied white wine, pinot grigio, from the northeastern region of Italy.
Pinot Gris from the Alsace region of France has a different flavor profile than the pinot grigios most of us know. The Hugel has a very rich character and a fuller body marked by the following flavors and aromas - peach, a lemon-lime note, earthiness, and a "stony" minerality. Beneath this layer of the wine there is a hint of smokiness and savory herbs. Besides chicken, this wine would also pair well with pork, cheeses, and fish. I really liked this wine and am quite sure it will drink well for the next 5 or 6 years. So stop in and pick up this great wine to try out!
- Greg
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