Food, Wine & Spirits
Two Bottles of Mendelson's 2000 Napa Valley Pinot Gris Dessert Wine
- Item Number
- 149
- Estimated Value
- 80 USD
- Sold
- 50 USD to puddledot
- Number of Bids
- 3 - Bid History
Item Description
Pinot Gris is Mendelson's new world version of the Russian Czar's favorite wine. Their Pinot Gris grapes are grown in the Napa Valley, both at their home vineyard in the Oak Knoll District and in the cool Carneros region. Fermented in small French oak barrels and fortified with alambic pot distilled brandy, this reserve wine is blended across vintages dating back to their first Pinot Gris in 1994.
Over time, the wine in barrels developed a tawny character, with a distinct caramel accent. The fresh stone fruit flavors (apricot and peach) are still prominent, but the wine is now accented by nutmeg spiciness. The wine is very creamy, rich and broad on the palate, with vibrant and fresh acidity.
While the wine shows its sweetness mid-palate, the finish is long and dry, which makes the wine the perfect accompaniment for a wide variety of foods -- fruit-based, nut-based, salty and spicy. This is the pinnacle of their efforts to rival the finest Pinot Gris wines from the cellars of the Russian Czars at Massandra.
Sip like a champion and bid today! Your tastebuds will thank you.
Item Special Note
Funds from Dinner on the Pacific Plate Auction help fund important park preservation and environmental education projects at Point Reyes National Seashore. All donations made above fair market value will be tax-deductible.
This package includes:
( 2 ) bottles of 2000 Pinot Gris dessert wine from Mendelson Wines. Available for pick up at Point Reyes National Seashore Association office. Or can be shipped for an additional cost based on mailing address.
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