Kris, Pinot Grigio, Two Thousand Ten

White or Red: White

Grape(s): Pinot Grigio

Origin: Italy

Vintage: 2010

Price: 10 measly bucks

Overall:
It's been awhile but with the holiday looming I wasn't going to leave you hanging.  Took the wifey out for a meal and we were directed by the waiter to buy Kris.  Surprisingly, it was one of the cheaper bottles on the menu so I confided that it would be decent (why would the waiter lie?).  So I did the math and divided by two and quickly realized that this one was in the Semi-Pro range.  Went to my spot in NJ and got it for $9.99.

My notes suggest that this is light, well-balanced and a very easy drinker.  Perfect for that hot indoor/outdoor night with friends- it also matches perfectly with any seafood.  I get this delicious, citrusy lime vibe but with the notion it has run down an Italian mountain passing through greatness with a small detour through a mineral rock bed.  Yet, the finish challenges the former because there is subtle creaminess that makes this baby hum like a choir on Christmas Eve during communion. 

Serve cold.

The Heist, 2011

White or Red: N/A
Grape(s): All of them!
Origin: Five Finger Discount
Vintage: This weekend...

Price: Free

Overall:The distance I'll go to bring good wine to those I care about....  Jail? Maybe.  We missed a post last week but it was because I was on a deep cover assignment trying to recover the secret document above.

Well, I doubt I'll be Julian Assange'd for this one but I got a rush from making off with what I consider the Holy Grail of wine knowledge...  Much to my liking, this little cheat sheet was used by those who know much more than Moss or I do.

This card, snuck under the table to me by a covert associate, makes wine buying idiot proof.  You can whip out your Iphone, bottle and vintage shop knowing the information on this card will likely lead you to something really good.

It won't change Semi-Pro too much because the price goes up a bit (and likely out of our range) when there is a really great year but we're certainly going to use it when we're stumped.  So consider this my gift to you but remember, keep your sources confidential.  Shhshh!

Happy hunting.