Chehalem Pinot Gris 2023

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Chehalem
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $20.00

Tasting Notes: Fermented and aged in steel, the bright citrus and stone fruit aspects of the wine shine through the nose and palate. Enough weight to satisfy a wide range of wine lovers, the focus of the fruit is foremost in the wine's strength, as it is eminently flexible in the large number of dishes that pair well with it.
Chehalem Pinot Gris 2023

King Estate Pinot Gris Artisan Series 2023

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King Estate
Fanciful Name: Artisan Series
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: USA
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $20.00

Tasting Notes: From one of the country's historically reliable pinot gris producers, this wine reinforces that reputation. Pale gold, the bright stone fruit with hints of citrus dominate the nose and palate. The finish continues those impressions, with balance and finesse.
King Estate Pinot Gris Artisan Series 2023

Acrobat Winery Pinot Gris 2019

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Acrobat Winery
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Oregon
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: This is a clean pinot gris, with fresh aromas of cut grass and pineapple. On the palate, it has more body than you would expect from a PG, but has pleasant touch of granny smith apple on the finish. The wine is dry, with a touch of citrus fruit notes. This is a great first course, enjoy with cheese, drink on the porch on a warm day wine.
Acrobat Winery Pinot Gris 2019

Elk Cove Pinot Gris 2019

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Elk Cove
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Fresh, juicy pear, melon and crisp apple leap from the glass before landing playfully on the palate. Lively and refreshing, with a touch of orange peel on the endless finish. Textbook example of Oregon pinot gris. A gorgeous wine that would be welcome at any backyard barbeque.
Elk Cove Pinot Gris 2019

Antiquum Farm Pinot Gris

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Antiquum Farm
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $30.00

Tasting Notes: Antiquum Farm is one of the hottest rising stars of the Willamette Valley, and this wine shows why. It is a skin-contact Pinot Gris that is purpose-grown like a high-end Pinot Noir to make this intriguing Rosé.  Rich and layered with great minerality and a long finish. One of Oregon’s best!  
Antiquum Farm Pinot Gris

Eola Hills Pinot Gris 2015

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Eola Hills
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: United States
Retail Price: $15.99

Tasting Notes: A balance of perfume and fruit on the nose, followed by ripe red apples that dominate the entry onto the palate. Fresh-fruit aromas of pear, Granny Smith apple and jasmine flowers. Smooth in body, this refreshing white wine has a lengthy finish that's light, clean and tart.
Eola Hills Pinot Gris 2015

Barefoot Bubbly Pinot Grigio

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Barefoot Bubbly
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Country of Origin: California
Retail Price: $8.99

Tasting Notes: Affordable party and picnic sparkler. Light and easy to sip with hints of citrus and orange blossoms. Great with appetizers.
Barefoot Bubbly Pinot Grigio

Wildhaven Pinot Gris 2014

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Wildhaven
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Washington
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $12.99

Tasting Notes: A bold example of pinot gris that is ripe and very much a fruit-forward wine with its rich and value priced. A slight honey note complements the rich peach and nectarine qualities of this Columbia Valley wine to create a round and luscious white that is medium bodied.
Wildhaven Pinot Gris 2014

Kupelwieser Pinot Grigio 2016

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Kupelwieser
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Alto Adige
Retail Price: $19.99

Tasting Notes: Pays homage to its Austrian roots, this Italian pinot grigio is linier and complex with laser-like mineral elements that are a welcome addition to the crisp and bright green apple and pear notes. A good show of what potential there is in Alto Adige, this wine is quaffable and complex.
Kupelwieser Pinot Grigio 2016

Tesoro Della Regina Pinot Grigio 2016

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Tesoro Della Regina
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Valdadige - Etschtaler
Retail Price: $20.99

Tasting Notes: An elegant wine from Valdadige, Veneto, that has beautiful lychee and peach notes on the nose and pallet, with a distinct green apple element that defines the pallet. The acidity and minerality provide an excellent balance to this rich pinot grigio.
Tesoro Della Regina Pinot Grigio 2016

Santa Silvana Pinot Grigio 2015

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Santa Silvana
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2015
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Alto Adige
Retail Price: $16

Tasting Notes: Lively fruity aromas with flavors of peaches, pears and apples with underlying mineral and slate characteristics. Well balanced with good acidity and a crisp, dry, lasting finish.
Santa Silvana Pinot Grigio 2015

Comelli Pinot Grigio 2014

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Comelli
Varietal: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Ampuis
Retail Price: $21.99

Tasting Notes: In a world bombarded with merely acceptable pinot grigio, this one really stands out! From the I.G.T. Venezia Giulia, it has a rich, mouth-coating texture. There are some floral notes and hints of fresh fruit on the bouquet, followed by lively flavors of apple, under-ripe melon, and citrus. The finish is long, crisp and refreshingly dry. A simply wonderful style!
Comelli Pinot Grigio 2014