I was lucky enough to have tasted a vertical of King Estate Pinot Gris, the oldest from 1995. While Pinot Gris is a variety that is championed for its ageworthiness, the 2008 Kine Estate Domain defies that logic—it's fabulously fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity leading the charge. White grapefruit and lime zest intertwine wet stone, slate and mildly leesy undertones. This particular bottle is drinking beautifully. 13.0% ABV Sample
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Not as satisfying as the bottle I had a couple of years ago. Medium body. Bold fermented lemon and orange, then a sudden, simple finish and a light citrus taste that lingers.
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Good, but I didn't enjoy it as much this time around. Tasted on the 3rd day after storage in a vacuum wine cooler and the wine was pretty good. What a chameleon. Recommended.
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Classic Oregon pinot gris, exactly what it is supposed to be (and a value at this price). Fresh and crisp, with pear/green apple fruit and a longish finish.
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12/13/2015 - Christine Havens Likes this wine: 90 Points
I was lucky enough to have tasted a vertical of King Estate Pinot Gris, the oldest from 1995. While Pinot Gris is a variety that is championed for its ageworthiness, the 2008 Kine Estate Domain defies that logic—it's fabulously fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity leading the charge. White grapefruit and lime zest intertwine wet stone, slate and mildly leesy undertones. This particular bottle is drinking beautifully. 13.0% ABV Sample
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8/13/2013 - burgamrhein wrote: 82 Points
Not as satisfying as the bottle I had a couple of years ago. Medium body. Bold fermented lemon and orange, then a sudden, simple finish and a light citrus taste that lingers.
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5/4/2013 - memeugene wrote: 92 Points
Holding up very nicely. Stood up very well with asparagus.
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9/13/2011 - ChinonRouge wrote: 89 Points
Good, but I didn't enjoy it as much this time around. Tasted on the 3rd day after storage in a vacuum wine cooler and the wine was pretty good. What a chameleon. Recommended.
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8/23/2011 - ChinonRouge wrote: 91 Points
Rock'n value and a crowd pleaser. Do yourself a favor and buy some (a case?).
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7/17/2011 - ChinonRouge wrote: 90 Points
Very drinkable. Good QPR.
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7/8/2011 - Gage wrote: 96 Points
Peaches, citrus, good minerality.
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6/25/2011 - AllRed wrote: 89 Points
4th Saturday group "uptown" tasting (Joe P's): Another in a lineup of very pale wines displaying citrus and grassy aromas. The palate follows the bouquet. Guessed CA Sauv Blanc.
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2/3/2011 - vegasoenophile wrote: 93 Points
Really pretty melon and stone fruit flavors with lovely florals. Nice!
- Tasted at Wine Spectator New World Wine Experience 2010
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11/16/2010 - kbrater wrote: 90 Points
Exceptionally delicious Oregon Pinot Gris. Elegant and fruit forward. Perfect.
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3/25/2010 - Wine Curmudgeon wrote:
Classic Oregon pinot gris, exactly what it is supposed to be (and a value at this price). Fresh and crisp, with pear/green apple fruit and a longish finish.
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