Willamette Valley Pinot Gris, Oregon
WINE BY JOE
We’ve been crafting our interpretation of this signature Oregon white varietal since 2003 and love its crisp, lively personality - perfect to enjoy with a wide variety of foods and experiences!
The 2021 growing season was warm, dry and close to perfection despite the heat spike at the end of June. The heat spike came after flowering and before veraison, which meant the small green grapes were nearly immune to the hot summer sun. Slightly lower than normal yields, means great concentration of fruit flavors, and very high quality across the Willamette Valley.
Our 2021 Pinot Gris has ripe fruit aromas of tropical pineapple, zesty mango, floral banana and honeydew melon blend with peachy stone fruit, lemon-lime citrus and a subtle note of wet stones. The palate opens to bright passion fruit and ripe pear supported by smooth body and juicy acid that transitions to flavors of lime zest, candied lemon peel and quince. Complex accents of sweet herbs, white flowers and slate round out this crisp and refreshing Pinot Gris
ACCOL ADES 2018 - 89 Points, + BEST BUY, Wine Enthusiast
2019 - 90 Points, James Suckling
2020 - 90 Points, James Suckling & Wine Enthusiast
