On Apr 2, 11:08�pm, "Gary Childress" > wrote:
> I recently bought a super cheap bottle of wine from the local gourmet
> store, brand name Apostoli, Pinot Grigio. *It was on super sale, half
> price, and said "highly recommended" on the sale sign.
>
> I have to admit, I drank it with a meal of ham and sweet potatos and
> my God! *Was it horrible! *I couldn't stomach it after a while. *Oddly
> enough I'm drinking a glass right now in isolation from any food and
> have to say that I am enjoying the wine! *It does make a world of
> difference what you eat with some wines! *And some wines seem to taste
> better as a late night cocktail. *:-)
>
> I will be asking my friends what they are serving for Easter Dinner
> before I take a wine over! *That is for sure! *Either that or we will
> have the wine before or after dinner!
>
> Has anyone heard of Apostoli, especially their Pinot Grigio? *for 6.99
> a bottle I though it was pretty good.

Never had the Apostoli. Good price.
There is a food/wine matching section at the FAQ for this group:
http://winefaq.hostexcellence.com/wine/FAQ.php

Nothing wrong with drinking by itself, but from a matching standpoint
Pinot Grigio is probably best suited for light seafood dishes, or
maybe chicken in a light sauce. If good crispness maybe a fresh tomato
sauce.