2012 Quick Reviews - White Wine Readers' Favorites

In 2012, Champagne was still the favorite, but Riesling was popular reading, among the Quick Reviews for white wine. Here are the most viewed quick reviews on white wine for the year:

5. Viridian Pinot Gris
4. Dr Konstantin Frank Semi-Dry Riesling
3. Brotherhood Winery Riesling
2. Dr Konstantin Frank Wine Pairing Dinner
1. Perrier-Jouet Champagne

2012 Quick Reviews - Red Wine Readers' Favorites

It seems like 2012 was the year of Pinot Noir. Here are the five most popular Quick Reviews (determined by pageview) for red wines in 2012.

5. Mark West Pinot Noir
4. Cardinal Point Reserve Cabernet Franc
3. Heart & Hands Pinot Noir Reserve
2. Three Californian Zinfandels
1. Viridian Pinot Noir

Quick Review: Viridian Pinot Noir

US, OR, Willamette Valley, Viridian, Pinot Noir, 2010
+ // Spicy, (Smooth finish) // Strawberry // Cherry, oak // Light

This wine was exactly what we expected from a Pinot Noir: light bodied with strong fruit notes, with just a hint of added complexity. It made it perfect for pairing with a range of meal options, and ideal for just enjoying a glass by itself, to end a long work day.

Quick Review... Viridian Pinot Gris

US, OR, Williamette Valley, Viridian Estate Grown Pinot Gris 2009
++ // Crisp // Green Apple, Citrus, Stone // Green Apple, Ripe Peach, Grass // Medium

The wine was complex and layered. So crisp it was almost effervescent, the layers of flavor washed over the tongue in waves; the bite of a tart green apple, followed by a grassy body, with a long finish of almost over-ripe peach.