I went out to dinner twice last week, and at both
restaurants [Straits in San Francisco and Jason’s in Greenbrae], I enjoyed the
2011 J Vineyards “California” Pinot Gris by the glass. I’ve also noticed it on
the wine list at Balboa Café and on the store shelves at Whole Foods.
This wine is super versatile and delicious. Unlike some white wines that can be overly tangy with tart citrus notes
and harsh acidity, this Pinot Gris ($15/bottle) balances lemon/lime flavors
with tropical fruits, minerals, and honey. It has a nice fruity finish that
lasts until your next sip. And when it’s a balmy 74-degrees out like it was in
San Francisco last week, that next sip can’t come soon enough!
The tasting notes on the J website refer to the Pinot Gris
as “the perfect sipper when entertaining with friends.” I couldn’t agree more…
When I ordered it at Jason’s Restaurant, I was
with a friend and it was the ideal choice on the wine-by-the-glass menu. We
ordered a variety of different appetizers, including the tempura-fried green
beans with spicy-sweet dipping sauces, shrimp cocktail, and sautéed scallops
with asparagus and mixed greens. The food was super tasty and the wine paired
beautifully with each of the unique flavors.
Blind dates, entertaining with friends, ethnic cuisines,
spicy foods—the J Pinot Gris pairs well with all!
Dear Cortney,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for recognizing the great San Francisco Restaurants (Balboa Café, Straits and Jason’s Restaurant) and Whole Foods that present the 2011 J California Pinot Gris to their adoring consumers. We love that your and your friend find the J CA Pinot Gris as an the ideal choice on the wine-by-the-glass menu, and Jason’s tempura-fried green beans with spicy-sweet dipping sauces, shrimp cocktail, and sautéed scallops with asparagus and mixed greens makes for a perfect sipping wine pairing offering unique flavor profiles to indulge in.
Thanks for taking on the day with a glass of J, Cheers!
Thank you for reading! Always happy to drink J wines - as I mentioned on Twitter yesterday, I haven't come across anything from your winery that I didn't love.
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Cortney