The 2011 Pinot Gris gives notes of ripe pears and golden delicious apples with hints of lemon pastilles and nutmeg. Medium bodied with some creaminess to the texture and a touch of residual sugar, it has refreshing acidity and a medium long finish. Drink it now through 2013. Importer: South Pacific Wines LLC, New York, NY

The 2009 Pinot Gris provides a good intensity of stone fruit and pear aromas with a whiff of white pepper. Dry with medium-high acid and a medium-long finish, this medium-full bodied Gris is a little simple but nonetheless good. Drink it now to 2012. Importer: South Pacific Wines, New York, NY; tel. (646) 206 5083