I have been playing a wine game with restaurant sommeliers and wine nerds across town where I show up with a mystery bottle and ask them to review it blind.  By not knowing what the wine is or who represents it, hopefully, an honest-no-bs-review is achieved. ~ PK

Come inside and read the review of our next contestant…

^ Mr. Mike Wald, bar manager of Long Beach Lodge Resort in Tofino.

2006 Mezzacorona Trentino Pinot Grigio Riserva
ABV: 13%
Category: Pinot Grigio
Country: Zablani, Italy
Winemaker: Mezzacorona Vineyards
Agency: International Cellars
Varietal Character/Distinctiveness: 4 ~ “More body than anticipated.”
Expression: 4 ~ “Slate, honey, citrus, limestone.”
Complexity: 3.5 ~ “Not left with much in back of mouth, but nice mid-palate richness.”
Balance: 3.5 ~ “Could use more acidity, but very clean finish.”
Value: 4 ~ “I would be satisfied with the purchase. I would like to try with it food, maybe some cheese or shellfish.”
Score: 19/25
Availability: select BC Liquor stores
Pricing: $19.99

Wine review by Mike Wald, bar manager of Long Beach Lodge Resort in Tofino.