Good acidity, balance and flavor typifies this elegant Pinot Grigio. Unlike many of the PGs on the market, this one has some depth, but it’s still soft enough to appeal to most fans of the variety. The finish lingers, too—another plus in a sea of lean, mean competitors.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
A deep and luscious nose of currant, tobbacco and spice entices with this reserve selection, and in the glass, there’s body and personality, though the tannins need time to ripen and round, giving the wine an angularity contrary to the desired Merlot balance. With red meat or stews this would be tempered.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
Surprisingly, in the blind lineup, Ingleside’s regular bottling of Merlot fared slightly better than its Reserve bottling of the same vintage. Overall, this is a supple wine, with flavors of chocolate-covered cherry and clove as well as a note of pear drop that cuts through the core.
— A.H.
(12/31/2012)
The dominant dark-cherry aroma smells bitter and high pitched. The palate feels supple and medium bodied, and it tastes a touch confected, like blackberry jelly used to fill donuts.
— A.H.
(5/1/2013)
There’s a meaty, spicy nose here that promises something good, but on the palate, a tart, bitter character overrides the fruit. This wine has promise but needs integration.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
Sharp, oak-driven scents of chocolate mint and banana liqueur lead to a medium-bodied palate that feels a bit course, bearing notes of oak juice and lemongrass that seem disconnected.
— A.H.
(12/31/2012)