Tues Super Saver...'07 TuTu PG

 

 

 

 

2007 Tutu Pinot Grigio: A Yummy CAL-ITAL Hybrid

 

Famed Cal-Ital winemaker Rob Lawson has crafted an absolute Killer 2007 P-G that rocks the foundation of some of Italy's most noted and (far more expensive) examples made from the same, luscious grape. $150.00 Case of 12.

 

A friend of ours who co-owns a brokerage which features one of the most eclectic and sought after wine portfolios in California (that is NO BS) stopped by last Friday with a bottle of outrageously delicious 2007 Tutu Pinot Grigio.  We've been fielding requests for this wine for months now as the 2006 vintage sold out late last spring.  If you liked that wine, you'll LOVE the 2007!

 

Tutu is a hybrid of the better of two worlds sporting classic California flavors of nectarine, peach, Queen Ann cherries and river stones combined with the traditional Italian characteristics of citrus, mineral and flint.

 

This, my friends is a PERFECT Indian summer wine to serve on the back deck.  It is a delicious and refreshing thirst quencher (only 13% alcohol); it will also serve you well after the sun goes down with any lighter grilled meats, Chef's salads, quiche, starters or all by itself.   

 

"Rob Lawson says: My Tutu (named after the frilly skirt worn by Ballet dancers) consists of 100% PG grapes that are whole cluster pressed and held on their skins for several hours to extract aromatic and flavor intensity.  The wine is then stainless steel tank fermented and aged "sur lies" for three months.  No ML is employed in order to preserve the fresh, crisp flavors and pure aromatics.  Grapes are harvested at different brix levels to maintain acidity and maximize flavor and structure".

 

Parker says "This cuvee is a top-notch bargain from California...Attractive nectarine and fruit aromas suggestive of ripe apple skins jump from the glass of this medium-bodied, dry, crisp, fruity white.

 

2007 Tutu Pinot Grigio...Case of 12 $150.00