Meet Mirassou California Pinot Grigio — your new go-to for easy sipping, sunny vibes, and pretending you’re the kind of person who drinks wine on a balcony with hydrangeas (even if you’re actually in sweatpants).
With 160+ years of winemaking history, Mirassou basically looked at the California sun and said, “Yes, let’s bottle that.” And they did — without overthinking it or giving you a lecture on “wine minerality.”
Honestly, Mirassou is the wine equivalent of a motivational speaker:
*determined
*hopeful
*and absolutely convinced that YOU deserve something delicious today
Their whole lineup — from crisp whites to juicy reds — is made for real people who enjoy wine, not people who sniff a glass for nine minutes and say, “Hmm, I detect a whisper of wet river stones.”
I’ve done several Mirassou tastings with Breakthru Beverage Florida, and I can confirm:
This Pinot Grigio is dependable, delightful, budget-friendly, and zero drama. The kind of wine you can pour for friends without having to explain anything. Just sip, smile, repeat.
Fun fact you can brag about later:
The grape’s pinkish-gray skin inspired its name — “Gris” means gray in French.
Italy calls it Pinot Grigio, France calls it Pinot Gris, and California calls it “let’s make this refreshing and uncomplicated.”
Mirassou starts with great grapes from sunny vineyards and uses modern winemaking to bring out bright, zippy, easy-to-love flavors. Think:
sunshine
friendliness
zero pretension
…all bottled up and ready to improve whatever you’re evening currently looks like.
Pour a glass. Take a deep breath.
Let Mirassou do what it does best: make life taste a little brighter.
Pairing ideas
This charming white wine grape brings soft, approachable flavors with a touch of aromatic flair. Think crisp stone fruits and zesty citrus—perfect for brightening up light meals.
Perfect for spicy dishes, grilled chicken, fresh seafood, pork, or just a charcuterie board adventure, it’s a versatile crowd-pleaser that brings a little sunshine to every occasion.
A Perfect Pairing
This Pinot Grigio lifts every flavor in the dish and brings a whole lazy-day luxury vibe. The Garlic Mushroom Chicken is light, savory, and quietly impressive — the kind of meal that looks like you tried harder than you did. (I cooked this in the Crock Pot) Add a fresh green salad and warm French bread, and suddenly you’re basically hosting a casual little bistro night at home!
Garlic Mushroom Chicken
- 4-5 Chicken Thighs or Breast
- 1 cup sliced Mushrooms (Baby Bella)
- 1/2 cup sliced onions
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 /2 Artichoke hearts
- 2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried Rosemary leaf
- 2 tablespoons of ground Thyme
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Mirassou Pinot Grigio
Garlic Mushroom Chicken is a very simple recipe that pairs perfectly with Mirassou Pinot Grigio. What makes this recipe so easy is that I use my crock pot.
Start by adding 2 cups (minus 1 1/2 tablespoons) of chicken broth to the crock pot. Place the chicken in, then season with salt and pepper, along with 1/2 tablespoon each of rosemary and thyme. Set the crock pot to high and cook for 2 hours.
While the chicken is cooking, sauté mushrooms and onions in a mixture of butter and olive oil over medium heat. After 7 minutes, add the garlic along with the remaining rosemary and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the wine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then continue to cook until the alcohol has mostly cooked off and the sauce has reduced to about one-third of its original volume, which should take approximately 12 to 15 minutes. Once done, combine this mixture with the chicken in the crock pot. Let it cook for an additional 3 to 4 hours.
About 15 minutes before the chicken is ready, whisk together the remaining chicken broth and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce and cook while whisking until it thickens. Once the sauce and chicken are done, serve over rice and enjoy with a glass of wine!
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