2014 Elk Cove Willamette Valley Pinot Gris

13.0% alc., pH 3.16, TA 0.66, RS 3.9, 25,689 cases, $19. The winery’s most successful wine that is widely distributed and turns up on “Top Wine” lists year after year. Grapes are sourced for four estate vineyard sites, some planted by the founders in 1985 as well as young vines that were added to the Mount Richmond site in recent years. The Pinot Gris undergoes shoot and crop thinning for low yields to maximize quality and concentration. Fermented only in stainless steel tanks. · Very light golden yellow color in the glass. Lovely aromas of apple, pear and floral notes. Slightly creamy on the palate, with fresh flavors of apple and honey. A quintessential Oregon Pinot Gris that offers a lip-smacking finish. Very easy to like. Score: 90. Reviewed September 29, 2015

Winery: Elk Cove Vineyards
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