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89 Points - Carmichael 2005 Grigio e Bianco
December 2006
Wine Enthusiast
Clean, zesty and refreshing, this is a blend of Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc with a dollop of barrel-fermented Chardonnay. It’s unusual, but it works really well. The wine has intriguing flavors of citrus, green apples, peaches and kiwis, and then a long, spicy, satisfying finish.
Drink Like Buckley
Winter 2006
Tasted and enjoyed by William F. Buckley, the Mariposa Wine Company is proud to present its 2005 California State Fair Best of Class winner (90 points)--the Carmichael Grigio e Bianco. Produced in a limited quantity using only the finest grapes from California's best growing regions, it's soon to be a favorite of wine connoisseurs like Bill Buckley everywhere.
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2005 Carmichael "Grigio e Bianco" (Monterey County)
October 2006 - Reviewed by Laurie Daniel
Carmichael has been around for more than 10 years and now resides under the umbrella of parent company Mariposa Wine Co., based in Madera, in California’s Central Valley. The Carmichael philosophy is to create blends from Monterey based on Mediterranean grape varieties. In addition to this blend of primarily Pinot Grigio and Pinot Blanc (bianco) – hence the name – Carmichael produces two reds, Sa Vini (Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache) and Sur le Pont (Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignane and Grenache).
90 Pts! Carmichael Vintners Grigio e Bianco Wins Best of Class
and Best of Region at 2006 California State Fair
Summer 2006
Carmichael Vintners Grigio e Bianco earned high marks at the 2006 California State Fair receiving a 90 point rating and taking home the Best of Class and Best of Region distinction. This extraordinary wine, a blend of Pinot Grigio (45%), Sauvignon Blanc (43%) and Chardonnay (12%) is a true testament to the Central North Coast appellations. Grigio e Bianco also highlights winemaker Mike Leven's talent for creating one-of-a-kind blends from Monterey. The the oldest wine competition in North America, the California State Fair has grown significantly in size and prestige since its inception in 1855 with over 2,926 varieties of wine submissions in 2006.
Carmichael Vintners Grigio e Bianco earns Silver Medal
at the 2006 LA County Fair Wines of the World Competition
May 2006
Carmichael Vintners, member of the Mariposa Wine Company portfolio of wines, earned a silver medal for its Grigio e Bianco at this year's 2006 LA County Fair 'Wines of the World' competition. One of the largest wine competitions in the world, this year's prestigious list of judges included USA Today Food & Wine writer Jerry Shriver, Wine Columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jane Garvey and Copia Wine Curator and Master Sommelier Peter Marks. Carmichael Vintners prides itself on producing one-of-a-kind blends from Monterey and this Pinot Grigio (45%), Sauvignon Blanc (43%) and Chardonnay (12%) blend is just that. Also honored with a bronze medal was Carmichael Vintners 2003 Sur le Pont, a Syrah (83%), Mourvedre (10%), Grenache (4%) blend that stands apart from the crowd.
