Viña Morandé Terrarum-Reserva Pinot Grigio 2008

As with the Lapostolle from yesterday, there's a slight bit of residual CO2 here - is this a Chilean stylistic decision?  Rich straw yellow (no hint of pink that I can tell), the wine smells of fresh Granny Smith apples and musk. Brightly acidic, and yet slightly flabby at the same time somehow, the texture is good but the flavor isn't much to speak of, blandly appetizing but not memorable. However, it is clean, bright, and well made, which is a real achievement at this price point. I imagine that Tesco could sell containers of this stuff in the UK if they wanted to: it's the perfect thing to go with a curry on a summer's afternoon.

Viña Morandé
Price: $6
Closure: Stelvin
Source: Gift

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I would like to know where i can buy this wine in UK,love the taste one of the best white whites i have had,cannot find it,have you any ideas.

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