Comments on: 2008 Italo Cescon Pinot Grigio

By: jason

jason — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:15:36 +0000

nice, I usually use wine-searcher.com but will add that one to my arsenal!

By: Danny

Danny — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:02:42 +0000

You’re most welcome, Jason, WineZap.com did the trick.

By: jason

jason — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:36:35 +0000

Thanks Danny, that is full service! I thought I knew all the tricks, how did you track this one down? BTW, been forever since I have been to Arlequin, going to cost me a lot more than $10 by the time I walk out of there…

By: Danny

Danny — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:23:47 +0000

Jason, Try Arlequin Wine Merchant on 384 Hayes St in the City; http://www.arlequinwinemerchant.com. They show the Moulin de Ferrand @ $10 in stock. That’s all I see in your area.

By: jason

jason — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:05:38 +0000

Danny, one question to help me track it down. Do you know who the importer/distributor is? Looking for it I came up empty searching my go to stores.

By: jason

jason — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:53:05 +0000

That one sounds right up my alley Danny. When I was in New Zealand I fell in love with the Pegasus Bay Suavignon/Semillion. I will seek the Moulin de Ferrand out and let you know what I think. Thanks for the tip…

By: Danny

Danny — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:13:03 +0000

Moulin de Ferrand’s 2008 Entre Deux Mers (France—Duh!) is still available in my favorite wine store in SoCal. K&L may carry it, too. It’s 50% Sauvignon Blanc/50% Semillon. Lots of zing, punch and depth, w/ fruit forward lemon, lime and gooseberry— floral aromas. If I use Jason’s rating scale, it’s a Bulk Buy for me. $6.99. Recommended for Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc lovers.

By: jason

jason — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:19:17 +0000

I've had both the Michel Leon and the 2007 Now & Zen. Both were pleasant. Agree on your take of the Alsace being too unfamiliar, guess we should be happy that buying $18 bottles when we know that there are better values available elsewhere is unfamiliar to us...

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:06:16 +0000

Huh…too bad that don’t have that to try anymore. That Marcel Leon Gewurz that they have is OK, but not that great at 6.99. Other than that, seems like they don’t have much from Alsace…they’ve got the Now and Zen (tacky name, but pretty good), and not too much else. My guess is that it was too weird for most of their customers and didn’t sell all that well. People like what’s familiar to them…which is too bad. Most of the whites from Alsace are better values than stuff like Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio. But that’s what people want to buy–even at 18$!

By: jason

jason — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:16:37 +0000

Not to interested in pursuing more Pinot Grigio at this point. Saw your write-up on that Pinot, I’ll keep that in mind for future consideration. As for Allimant Laugner I’ll pick that one up while dreaming of the $7.99 offer coming back at TJ’s…