See prior note 7-14-13. This is not a wine associated with aging, but it has evolved nicely, showing more body. Paired fabulously with wild-caught, wood-fire grilled salmon; roasted Delicata squash; and roasted broccoli and cauliflower. Probably time to drink up.
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Melon, citrus, asparagus and a medicinal note on the nose. Nice combination of lime, grapefruit and pear on the palate with enough acidity to cary it. Excellent broad range food wine.
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I think this vintage is a little more rich and concentrated than previous offerings. Right off, the color is almost as golden as a Chardonnay. This is not your typical elegant, light, Oregon Pinot Gris. This one packs a punch close to that of a a Sauvignon Blanc. Nice solid mouth feel with a combination of light, oily, lanolin supporting the lemon, citrus, melon, pear and grapefruit. Adequate, but somewhat understated acidity. A touch of earth and minerality on the finish.
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Hint of gold color. Light nose and flavor of citrus and green pear sustained with balanced acidity -- all around lighter than the 2011. Paired very nicely with grilled halibut and fresh sweet corn on the cob.
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11/23/2014 - Ron Van Holland wrote: 90 Points
See prior note 7-14-13. This is not a wine associated with aging, but it has evolved nicely, showing more body. Paired fabulously with wild-caught, wood-fire grilled salmon; roasted Delicata squash; and roasted broccoli and cauliflower. Probably time to drink up.
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1/14/2014 - chaosmuse wrote: 85 Points
Peppery kick at the back; melon notes midway. Somewhat viscous, thicker than expected. Clear, golden-yellow color. Relatively clean finish.
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11/17/2013 - wineOK wrote: 88 Points
Melon, citrus, asparagus and a medicinal note on the nose. Nice combination of lime, grapefruit and pear on the palate with enough acidity to cary it. Excellent broad range food wine.
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10/17/2013 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 87 Points
I think this vintage is a little more rich and concentrated than previous offerings. Right off, the color is almost as golden as a Chardonnay. This is not your typical elegant, light, Oregon Pinot Gris. This one packs a punch close to that of a a Sauvignon Blanc. Nice solid mouth feel with a combination of light, oily, lanolin supporting the lemon, citrus, melon, pear and grapefruit. Adequate, but somewhat understated acidity. A touch of earth and minerality on the finish.
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9/17/2013 - Two Winos wrote: 86 Points
Didn't knock my socks off. A nice glass of wine, particularly at this price point.
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8/18/2013 - BigBaldJake wrote: 88 Points
Citrusy, grapefruit and pear notes.
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8/16/2013 - jmcmchi wrote: 86 Points
greengage on nose; lot of acidity on palate. Tending more towards Italian crispness than I recall other Oregon offerings
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7/14/2013 - Ron Van Holland wrote: 88 Points
Hint of gold color. Light nose and flavor of citrus and green pear sustained with balanced acidity -- all around lighter than the 2011. Paired very nicely with grilled halibut and fresh sweet corn on the cob.
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5/24/2013 - cyak wrote: 82 Points
Buttery with honey-tangerine flavors. Also somewhat like a lemonade.
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