Willamette Valley Vineyards - Pinot Gris 2022
- Producer Willamette Valley Vineyards
- Blend 100% Pinot Gris
- Country USA
- Region Oregon
- Appellation Willamette Valley
- UPC 7-17071-91970-3
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Item# 72329-22
James Suckling
90pt
Tasting notes
The bouquet offers fresh pear, pineapple, grapefruit and honeysuckle. The wine bursts from the start with round, juicy flavors that mirror aromas with the addition of Meyer lemon, honeydew melon and jasmine followed by bright acidity that gives the wine freshness for a clean, crisp, lingering finish.
Description
Pinot Gris was first introduced into the United States from France by David Lett, who planted Pinot Gris in the North Willamette Valley at The Eyrie Vineyards. Founder Jim Bernau got his first cuttings of Pinot Gris as a result of David's innovative work. Pinot Gris is now Oregon's leading white variety.
Estate
One of the longest serving estates in Oregon, Willamette Valley Vineyards was founded in 1983 by Oregon wine pioneer, Jim Bernau. Jim cleared away an old pioneer plum orchard in the Salem Hills to start his first vineyard. Over time Willamette Valley Vineyards has considerably increased their estate vineyards. Willamette Valley Vineyards sources all of its Pinot Noir from their nearly 500 acres of estate vineyards. Since the winery founding stewardship of the land has been a key principle in our winemaking. They practice environmentally sustainable farming and are part of the founding of the Low Input Viticulture and Enology (LIVE) program.
Food pairing
Our go-to white wine for seafood, enjoy with fresh Dungeness crab, grilled salmon, marinated shrimp or other light fish with a citrus or miso glaze. Also enjoy with poultry like pesto baked chicken or Thai chicken lettuce wraps, seasonal salads and medium cheeses.
