Babcock 1999 Pinot Grigio

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Babcock 1999 Pinot Grigio, Santa Barbara County ($14) - California`s pinot grigios, including this one, often have the richer, silkier texture of French pinot gris (made from the same grape). This beauty also has a fine, lean edge to it from its cool-climate vineyard site, and a pleasing lick of berry-like spiciness.

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Author: Richard Nalley