Breeze Pinot Grigio

Breeze Pinot Grigio is a Massachusetts-labeled white wine in a 500ml bottle. That is two-thirds of a standard 750ml, which makes it a practical size for a small dinner or for anyone who wants a few glasses without opening a full bottle. At a normal 150ml pour it yields about three glasses. The label does not list a vintage, alcohol level or tasting notes, so what follows describes what Pinot Grigio usually offers rather than a measured profile of this bottle. Expect a light-bodied, dry white with a pale straw color. Styles like this usually lean toward green apple, pear and citrus, sometimes with a touch of melon or white blossom. Acidity is typically moderate to crisp, which gives the wine a clean, quick finish. Tannin is not a factor in a white wine, and Pinot Grigio is normally made without noticeable oak, so you should not expect buttery or toasty notes. The appeal of the style is freshness and an easy, uncomplicated palate. Serve it well chilled, around 45 to 50°F, which is roughly three hours in a refrigerator or thirty minutes in an ice bath. Colder temperatures mute the fruit, and a wine served too warm can taste flat and a little soft. Decanting is unnecessary. Pour it straight from the bottle into a standard white wine glass with a moderate bowl, which concentrates the delicate aromas without letting them fade. Fill the glass no more than a third full so the wine stays cool. This is a drink-now wine. Light, unoaked Pinot Grigio is built for freshness and does not improve with cellaring, so open it soon. At the table, the same crispness works with simple seafood such as shrimp, steamed mussels or baked white fish, and with chicken piccata, lemony pasta, salads with goat cheese, and light appetizers like prosciutto with melon.