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Benessere Vineyards
2010 Napa Valley Pinot Grigio
Carneros, CA
In 1994, the Benish family purchased a vineyard property situated along the Napa River between Calistoga and St. Helena. Naming their winery Benessere, the Italian word for well-being,
the Benishs focused their attention on Italian varietals. Under the guidance of winemaker
Jack Stuart, Benessere currently produces Sangiovese, Aglianico, Sagrantino, Merlot,
Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, a number of red blends, a Rosato and Pinot Grigio. Although the
winery plans on producing Pinot Grigio on its estate by 2013, the 2010 Pinot Grigio was
sourced from the Carneros region. The wine is fresh, light and palate-pleasing. On the
nose it offers white flower aromas with just a hint of spice. Tart, refreshing fruit flavors
include fresh squeezed lemon, lime and apricot with a bit of minerality toward the back
of the palate. The wine's finish is fairly lean but pleasingly clean. It would make an
appealing aperitif. For dinner, try it with pan-seared snapper or other delicate white fish
in a citrus sauce. It would also work well with roast chicken and apricots, soft-shelled
crabs or cod cakes.
Rating: 13.5/20
Price: $22
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