Early
Deadline
January 20, 2027
Judging
Date
May 24, 2027
Winners
Announced
June 10, 2027
News
Montinore Estate’s Pinot Gris crowned best of 2021
13/07/2021 Celebrating quality winemaking, Pinot Gris 2019 by the Montinore Estate was awarded best Pinot Gris of the year at the Sommeliers Choice Awards. Special feature on Los Angeles Drinks Guide.
With intensely fruit-forward aromas of pineapple, key lime, mango, and kiwi, the fresh and clean palate offers flavors of citrus, Granny Smith apple, green pear, and a slight grassiness. The acidity is lively and mouthwatering. Pinot Gris is a crowd pleaser and all-around versatile, without any doubts, making it the wine you ask for at any restaurant or wine bar you next visit.
Chill it down for a palate-cleansing aperitif or pair it with just about any meal, especially veggie kabobs, grilled halibut, or fresh salads. Fun fact, Pinot Gris came about by a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir.
Pinot Gris by the Montinore Estate won the Best Pinot Gris of the Year award at the Sommeliers Choice Awards 2021.
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