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| Drinking window: Drink between 2008 and 2010 (based on 5 user opinions) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 87 pts. and median of 87 pts. in 44 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by aajder on 8/24/2010 & rated 85 points: Fairly light straw yellow in color. The nose features subtle aromas of pear, apple, grapefruit, and orange blossom, with a hint of salty minerals. There is good fruit on the palate; however, it lacks concentration and richness. This Pinot Gris expresses its clean, pure character well with a short medium finish. (4140 views) | | | Tasted by DuaneT on 6/26/2010 & rated 87 points: A very drinkable summer wine, though not particularly memorable. A honey & citrus taste, but with good acidity that makes the wine balanced. It's been a while since having it, but the 2008 vintage seemed a bit bolder (and better) than this one. (4198 views) | | | Tasted by cos82 on 5/23/2010 & rated 88 points: From 375ml.Went well at home on the deck with Med. Salad w/tuna + anchovies. Mineral nose and pale yellow in the glass. Gulpable palate of lemon, crushed stones and a hint of apple. Nice food wine with a good QPR. Far better than I expected. (2063 views) | | | Tasted by mbstephens on 5/10/2010 & rated 90 points: We really enjoyed this wine on the porch last night! Very rich texture, but light and lemony. Perfect with fish or just sipping by itself. (2182 views) | | | Tasted by pocchia on 3/10/2010 & rated 87 points: Nice clear color, pretty, clean, bright nose with a bright, sharp clean taste. (4373 views) | | | Tasted by kdubler on 2/16/2010 & rated 80 points: Was very disapointed with this wine. I have read many great things and maybe was just expecting too much. I think you can find many greater value Pinot Gris coming out of Oregon (3620 views) | | | Tasted by azwino on 1/25/2010 & rated 87 points: Color - light, pale straw. Grapefruit and minerals. A bit acidic, but not over the top - skieser hit it on the head when comparing it to the Nobilo Sauv Blanc. Amazingly food friendly! (3452 views) | | | Tasted by kbrater on 1/21/2010 & rated 89 points: Wonderful Pinot Gris from Willamette Valley Oregon producer that turns out consistently good wines of this varietal.Crisp fruit, good tang, citrus, and nice floral note. An all around wonderful wine. (1481 views) | | | Tasted by snaff on 12/24/2009 & rated 88 points: Very pleasing nose of light fruit and minerals. Soft tropical notes with a bit of pear. (2130 views) | | | Tasted by armchairsommelier on 12/10/2009 & rated 87 points: The nose is a little tight . . . apples and peach. It did open up some after being in the glass for a while. Flavors of melon and apple, a little chalk, too. Light and crisp, easy to drink. Salud! (2084 views) | | | Tasted by Steve Jones on 9/13/2009 & rated 88 points: Nice flavorful wine. Round, soft flavors. Acid a bit light but a very nice drinker. (2264 views) | | | Tasted by mmurry on 9/12/2009 & rated 89 points: Pinots, Pinots, and Pinots! (Farpointe Cellar): The nose was heavy with tropical fruits - pineapple, and papaya mainly. There was also some pear, and a slight hint of crushed rock. The palate was almost the opposite on the nose. Mainly stone and pear upfront, with some very subtle tropical notes on the finish. (2545 views) | | | Tasted by ewisor on 9/5/2009 & rated 86 points: A good Oregon Pinot Gris - albeit a bit bit pricey. (2362 views) | | | Tasted by txfireman on 6/12/2009 & rated 80 points: Awful nose. Sour mildew at initial pour. Thought it was corked. Body is flat. Not much to describe except for taste of alcohol. Tannic and highly acidic. Finish lingers in a bad way like cooked metal and mineral. (2609 views) | | | Tasted by hutch on 4/8/2009 & rated 88 points: Wine Marketing Tasting (Newport): Nice mouthfeel. A little richness. Well done. 88+ (3626 views) | | | Tasted by esb on 2/15/2009 & rated 84 points: Fruity but not interesting. Flat on the palate and slightly sweet. Not fond of this but I guess it's ok, for what it is, although I don't see this as an attractive entry level wine. (2583 views) | | | Tasted by skieser on 2/7/2009 & rated 86 points: 2007 is not a good vintage for Oregon Pinot Gris. This won't surprise anyone who lives in oregon, as we didn't get any respite from the rain in '07 until August. So I give King Estate big props for overcoming the vintage as well as they have. A bit thin, not nearly as round as the 06, with strong grapefruit flavors. This reminded me a lot of Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc. Quite acidic for Oregon PG, but not harsh in anyway. Light melon notes on a medium length polished finish. Drank on the beach in Mazatlan. Would almost surely show a little better with temperature control. Will consider buying again at $13.00. (2839 views) | | | Tasted by Omar Khayyam on 2/6/2009 & rated 84 points: like a more adult fruit salad, based only on white hard fruit - pear, guava and apple with some cream soda and light tangy citrus finish. (2648 views) | | | Tasted by ey1294 on 12/8/2008 & rated 89 points: Light straw in color. Very light fruit, minerally nose. The fruit is fresh crisp pear, apple slices and minerals. A truly good Pinot Gris. King Estate does this wine so well, best out of Oregon, no doubt! (2576 views) | | | Tasted by bubbachumps on 11/28/2008 & rated 87 points: Similiar notes to prior ct post, except I felt it was a pleasurable drink. Apricot, and a touch of minerals. (2585 views) | | | Tasted by tommers207@gmail.com on 11/27/2008 & rated 89 points: Had for Thanksgiving at a Mc Cormick and Schmidts in Irvine California. Light straw color. Nose very floral with apricots and mango. Mouthfeel was medium to light but that's what I'd expect from a Pinot Gris. Up front you get the apricot, mango and a little rose petal. The mid-pallete shows the minerality and a little citrus. Back end lingers for a bit but not that strong. Good acidity. Everyone loved it. (2386 views) | | | Tasted by mclancy10006 on 11/27/2008 & rated 88 points: Fruit and light. Was enjoyed by the wife and family for turkey day and we would buy again. (2690 views) | | | Tasted by sdatl on 9/29/2008 & rated 91 points: Enjoyed on the deck on a warm fall evening; rich texture, floral nose, rich/fruity flavors of ripe apple, peach with a nice balanced acidity; wonderful (1781 views) | | | Tasted by ewineguy on 9/18/2008 & rated 87 points: This was a wine tasting evening at Coto De Caza Country Club. Joining me was my wife, and about 4 friends. The PG was a very pale yellow. It was served a bit too cold, at least in my opinion. As I warmed it with my palms, there was a slight appricot/apple essence to the aroma. It had no structure to it was so ever almost watery. On the tongue, some mineral and acidic feel. Not one I'd have in my cellar. (2499 views) | | | Tasted by wbaccus on 9/11/2008 & rated 87 points: Comes on a little harsh at first. Very tart, lemony citrus. But after a few sips that dissipates. Great with fish. (1782 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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#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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