Sink It and Drink It: MacMurray Pinot Gris

MacMurray Ranch’s 2005 Pinot Gris is the epitome of a classic Sonoma Coast white wine—racy, complex and long in flavor. The Sonoma Coast’s growing season is extended by the influence of cool Pacific breezes, allowing the grapes ample time to acquire exquisite balance and nuance. You can find MacMurray Ranch’s 2005 Pinot Gris for $20, which is a nice price for a wine of this caliber. It begins with delicate peach and pear aromas. The palate is rich yet firmly structured, with flavors of melon, fig and apple that unfold into a crisp, refreshing finish. MacMurray Ranch resides in the Russian River Valley, which is home not only to some of Sonoma County’s most notable wineries, but also to Northwood Golf Club in the forest hamlet of Monte Rio. A fog-kissed round amid the towering redwoods at Northwood, followed some local wine tasting, makes for a great day to be alive.

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