RKS 2023 Wine: Featherstone’s Pinkie Pinot Grigio

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When I use “Pinkie” I am not referring to a socialist wine but rather the color of the 2022 Featherstone Pinot Grigio. Featherstone arguably makes Niagara’s best rosé but what can they do with Pinot Grigio?

Aroma: Tangerine, peach, apricot and rose Turkish Delight.

Palate: This is about as full bodied one could expect for a Pinot Grigio. It certainly advises your palate it is here! Orange, peach and some candy cane. A delightful bit of raspiness on the finish somewhat like an Encruzado from the Dão.

Personality: Hey are you a bit tired of that washed out Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio from Italy? Rest assured I will not wimp you out. I speak with character and authority. Moroccan chicken with clementines. I must chuckle a bit with the label that states the wine pairs well with scallops, risotto and chicken. For example how many diverse chicken dishes do you know that require a red wine. If any statement is made about food matches for any wine please be a bit more specific!

Cellarbility: I would risk holding this until the end of 2024.

Price: $17.95 CDN.

RKS 2023 Wine Rating: 91/100. Dean Tudor 90.

(Featherstone 2022 Featherstone Pinot Grigio, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Featherstone Estate Winery, Vineland, Ontario, 750 mL, 12.5%)

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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