The WineBefore I dive into the detailed tasting notes, the dominant theme of this wine is 'mouth-watering'. It owes this beatiful trait to its acidic nature, weighing in with a pH of just 3.27 which is about the same as grapefruit, a fruit whose mouth-watering characteristics have made it a popular breakfast staple throughout history!
The wine begins with fruit notes - hints of banana and Pippin apples are followed by an enticing whiff of green grass. Aromas segue into a palate of bright and refreshing sweet fruit, apples and a fairway that's just been mowed. The mouth-watering finish has an intriguing hint of minerality. Pair this wine with rich seafood such as salmon, steelhead or trout (tecnically, river and lake food) and you'll have a happy meal, adult version.
Finished with screwcap to maintain unblemished freshness. 13.9% ABV. 530 cases produced.
Pro Tip: About This Grape
Pinot Gris is the same grape the Italian's call Pinot Grigio. Same grape, different language. But the difference doesn't stop there.
Most domestic producers choose the French name - Pinot Gris - because the Italian version of the wine (Pinot Grigio) is made in a more austere style. By contrast, the French version (most notably, from the Alsace region) features a richer more luxurious style that is similar to what most US growers produce.
The Winery
Dr. Donald Olson is the mind behind this brand. A veteran of the US Army and a neurosurgeon, he brings to his winery the same dscipline and precision that served him so well while in the military. When he moved to Oregon to make wine, his goal was to produce wines in an elegant, old-world style. To accomplish this, he purchased one of the oldest vineyards in the Valley, planted in 1972 during the Nixon Administration and as the disco era was being formed. This estate vineyard yields low volumes of fruit, but with excellent flavor development.
