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Savvy wine buys: Luna Pinot Grigio ‘98

Wednesday, March 1, 2000 | 9:31 a.m.

Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for the well-known French varietal Pinot Gris. The grape is being grown in California with a vengeance as this lush, delicious wine demonstrates. The winery is owned by Michael Moon, president of Beringer. Winemaker John Kongsgaard, who is also the winemaker for Beringer, has a peerless reputation. This fruity Pinot Grigio comes close to duplicating the flavor of its counterpart from northeast Italy. Luna is a rich, mildly acidic wine that is also a robust 13 percent alcohol. Wrinkle your nose and you'll detect hints both of lime and anise. The wine is especially good with grilled fish.

Available at Spirits Plus, $16.79, and Lee's Discount Liquors, $16.99.

-- Max Jacobson

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