For Christmas, my dad brought me some wine from his collection. This was one. A 2005, I was tempted to keep this as a future gift for Maggie, but Pinot Gris are not known for aging well. At 8 years old, it's not too bad. Quite a bit of sediment, but still has some hints of the label's promise of Asian pear and cantaloupe. It has lost some of the typical Pinot Gris crispness that I so enjoy. The Lange winery ferments in stainless steel barrels, which helps the crispness.
The 2012 version of the Pinot Gris retails on their website for $17. A bit of a splurge, but this older version has me a bit curious. Not sure I would seek it out, but I may pick up a bottle should I happen to see it.
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