Reviews & Ratings

2012 Chehalem Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy) "Three Vineyard"

Winery: Chehalem

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Three Vineyard"

Wine Category: Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy)

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Gris

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Willamette Valley

State or country: WA

Price: $19

Cases produced: 2,625

KWG Score: 87.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: June 19, 2014

Wine Review: This light white gold colored Pinot Gris from Oregon opens with a fragrant and attractive ripe pear bouquet with hints of orange peel. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, slight acidic and juicy. The flavor profile is a ripe Bosc pear with notes of nicely integrated minerality. I also detected hints of ginger and a faint bit of apricot. The finish is dry and its flavors and gentle acidity linger after the wine is gone. This Pinot Gris is food friendly and would pair well chicken lo-mein. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This Pinot Gris is a platinum blonde bombshell. With the warmer weather 2012 brought to Oregon, we were able to bring ripe tropical notes and rich floral aromas out of all 3 vineyards of our Pinot Gris. We start with sweet yellow peach, juicy ripe pear, key lime, and ruby grapefruit, followed by layers of jasmine, day lily, and rosemary to accent the nose. The palate is rich and smooth, with just enough tangy acid to tether the loosely jointed edges of this wine. Seamless, weighty, and lovely.

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