2016 Cristom Estate Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Gris

13.5% alc., 1,244 cases, $20. 5 acres of vines planted in 1993. The only Cristom vineyard planted solely on sedimentary soils. · Light golden yellow color in the glass. Lofty aromas of pear, pineapple, ripened peach, kiwi, nut oil, olive oil and balsam. The flavors echo the aromas with added notes of lemon and melon. Good richness of flavor while maintaining a crispness and brightness. A serious, highly nuanced wine with an uncommon finishing length. Pinot Gris is Oregon’s Rodney Dangerfield varietal as it receives little respect. Yet when made in this fashion, it is a connoisseur’s wine that is highly versatile at the dinner table as well as offering superb aging potential. Score: 93. Reviewed January 20, 2018

Winery: Cristom Vineyards
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