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| Drinking window: Drink between 2012 and 2015 (based on 11 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 87.1 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 47 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by wtianseter on 3/23/2020 & rated 87 points: Aged so the oxidation shows light almond and caramel in the base Pinot Gris; smooth middle and an almost slick softness in the finish. Overall different than most people think of a Pino Gris, but good in a different way. (362 views) | | | Tasted by Kmartin7 on 11/20/2014 & rated 92 points: - Light gold color. It's in total harmony with a light body. Juicy texture with a long finish - Excellent fun to drink wine. We really like king Estates. This had a great fruit forward but not too tart,a nice dry finish that lasted (2319 views) | | | Tasted by FletcherInTheRy on 9/22/2013 & rated 85 points: Crisp. (3434 views) | | | Tasted by Risky on 9/14/2013 & rated 89 points: The wine looks Straw colored. The legs are Medium. It smells like Honeysuckle, Apple, Orange, Pineapple, and Grapefruit. It tastes like Apricot, Apple, Mango, Pineapple, Grapefruit, and Peach. The body is Medium with slight effervescence. The wine has Smooth texture. The wine finishes Medium with a slight apricot aftertaste. Pairs will with almost everything we tried! Not complex. (3234 views) | | | Tasted by maderay on 8/25/2013 & rated 89 points: VG. Drank in Asheville with Vicki (3452 views) | | | Tasted by Jake112380 on 7/5/2013 & rated 89 points: Great QPR. Apple and hineysuckle nose with some faint mineral undertones. Just a bit off dry with pear and apple flavors balanced with some acid. Very pleasant. (3388 views) | | | Tasted by RonT on 7/5/2013 & rated 89 points: Thought I had taken notes when we opened this a couple of days ago, but the bottle is now dry:-( great wine-dry with apples and great balance. This is an outstanding Pinot Gris at a great price. (1660 views) | | | Tasted by vinovin on 6/3/2013 & rated 86 points: Polished off with sushi - just a bit on the sweet side for this pairing. But by itself it has light and lingering tropical notes. (1023 views) | | | Tasted by jmcafee on 5/24/2013: Very predictable King Estate pinot gris, which means is very good and drinkable. A very good buy at $12. (912 views) | | | Tasted by Woodbridge Brad on 5/10/2013 & rated 88 points: Fresh and floral, it is crisp and tart in the mouth. At 13% alcohol it has a nice level of ripe flavors balanced with its acid. (873 views) | | | Tasted by patsox on 3/13/2013 & rated 90 points: Wonderful as always. (1148 views) | | | Tasted by prasm on 2/17/2013 & rated 89 points: Tasted at Brix Midtown Crossing in Omaha. Nose: Medium expressiveness, white flowers, earth, and lemon. Palate: Medium bodied, sweet citrus fruit attack, creamy mouth-feel, zesty mid-palate. Finish: Medium length dominated by zesty citrus flavors. (966 views) | | | Tasted by armchairsommelier on 2/6/2013 & rated 84 points: Not bad for a $13 impulse buy at Costco. I’ve had better (honestly, much better) Oregon Pinot Gris — this one is channeling a bit too much Italian style for me, but it’ll work for Wednesday. Very light in style, it’s loaded with acidity, but manages to hang-on to balance. Salud! (985 views) | | | Tasted by Tim221 on 1/18/2013 & rated 85 points: Normally, King Estate Pinot Gris is one of my "go-to" white wines. This was our first 2011 vintage, and we weren't that excited about it. It was good, but not the usual exceptional we expect from King Estate Pinot Gris. The bouquet was light, but the taste and mouthfeel just okay. (970 views) | | | Tasted by BadOyster on 1/12/2013 & rated 88 points: unremarkable pinot grigio - better than santa margherita but not superb. (1081 views) | | | Tasted by Marc on 12/7/2012 & rated 85 points: Excellent Pinot Gris that is more in the herbal, mineral Italian style, rather than the more Alsatian style that is prevalent in New Zealand. Bone dry, mineral and herbal - this is refreshing and has fine acid balance and a nice lingering finish. Was excellent with roasted salmon and vegetables. (1025 views) | | | Tasted by Bruce7b on 11/4/2012 & rated 83 points: This wine has been a favorite of mine for 5-6 years but the 2011 is easily the least drinkable. It taste more like a sauvignon blanc with a extra dose of sugar. (1006 views) | | | Tasted by wmccone54 on 10/20/2012 & rated 89 points: Always a very good sipper that goes well with d'horverves, snacks or on its own. One of the better and more consistent Pinot Gris producers in Oregon from year to year. Salty minerality, crisp citrus, and a nice finish. (1012 views) | | | Tasted by wmccone54 on 9/15/2012 & rated 88 points: Bright, clear, light straw color. Aromas of pear, stone fruit and some faint tangerine, with some minerality in the background. Medium mouthfeel displaying flavors of juicy pear and stony peach underscored with some saltiness on the finish. This will work well with a assortment of cheeses, baked seafood, broiled shellfish, or a hearty salad. Consistent producer style from year to year. A solid and enjoyable Pinot Gris. (1063 views) | | | Tasted by lifeattable on 8/12/2012 & rated 88 points: Juicy but crisp. No detailed notes, but I liked it. 87-89pts (1179 views) | | | Tasted by Drial14 on 8/11/2012 & rated 86 points: - Light gold color and aromas of grapefruit. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of lemon and grapefruit with a medium body. Smooth texture with a medium finish. (1177 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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King Estate winery in Oregon in this 2003 photograph.Pinot GrisFrom Pinot Gris Wikipedia entry:
Wines made from the Pinot gris vary greatly and are dependent on the region and wine making style they are from. Alsatian Pinot gris are medium to full bodied wines with a rich, somewhat floral bouquet. They tend to be spicy in comparisons with other Pinot gris. While most Pinot gris are meant to be consumed early, Alsatian Pinot gris can age well. German Pinot gris are more full-bodied with a balance of acidity and slight sweetness. In Oregon the wines are medium bodied with a yellow to copper-pink color and aromas of pear, apple, and/or melon. In California, the Pinot gris are more light bodied with a crisp, refreshing taste with some pepper and arugula notes. The Pinot grigio style of Italy is a light-bodied, often lean wine that is light in color with sometimes spritzy flavors that can be crisp and acidic. Although this wine can be very sweet, it will begin to lose its acidity when it is nearly ripe.
Pinot gris is considered an "early to market wine" that can be bottled and out on the market within 4–12 weeks after fermentation.
Varietal character (Appellation America)
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Tarte tatinUSAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
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Willamette Valley Vintage Reviews
Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley AVA Wikipedia article
#2012 vintage:
"Broadly speaking, the Willamette Valley's 2012 pinots are fleshy and fruit-dominated, with round tannins and forward personalities. The fruit tends to the darker side of the pinot spectrum--think cherry and blackberry rather than strawberry and raspberry, much less cranberry and redcurrant--and this gives the wines massive crowd appeal. The best wines also have the depth to age, so don't be fooled by their accessible nature in the early going." - Josh Raynolds
#2013 vintage:
"The key to a successful foray into the ‘13s is first to understand that in most instances the wines lean to the red fruit side of Pinot Noir; they tend to be tangy and tightly wound but often lack concentration. While some wines may put on weight and gain sweetness with bottle age, that’s a gamble I’ll personally leave to others. The 2013s also tend to lack the tannic structure for more than mid-term aging although they will likely endure on their acidity, which I suspect will usually outlast the fruit in this vintage" - Josh Raynolds
#2014 vintage:
"The 2014 vintage in Oregon may be remembered as the vintage of a lifetime [for growers] . . . these wines as they will be similar to the 2009 vintage . . . lovely, ripe, rich, deeply concentrated and aromatic" - winebusiness.com
"The conditions made it relatively easy to make good wines, with no worries about achieving ripeness, and the lack of frost risk allowed us to keep grapes on the vine as long as we wished." - Casey McClellan |
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