Elegant acidity defines this subtle wine which bounces between the honeysuckle and apricot character of Pinot Gris and the grape's mushroom and smoke personality all accented by honey and fleur de sel notes. Intriguing with a long dry finish. Drink now through 2025. 125 cases imported. -AN

Succulent ripe peach and marrow-like meatiness mingle with piquant fruit pit and toasted nuts in the Weinbach 2007 Pinot Gris Cuvee Saint Catherine which displays surprising firmness of texture and vibrant acidity finishing with peaty smokiness and invigorating salinity as well as the persistence of carnal and ripely pit-fruited flavors. For a Pinot Gris that combines richness with refreshment; is as mineral as it is fruity and carnal; and comes off dry-tasting this is hard to beat the only drawback being a bit of finishing heat. Furthermore I don't doubt it will remain pleasurable for at least a decade.