Benton Lane Pinot Gris 2005
Pinot Gris/Grigio
from Willamette Valley, Oregon
winemaker's notes:
We produce artisan crafted, Willamette Valley Pinot Gris from carefully selected vineyards. This pale straw colored Pinot Gris displays generous floral, pear, and white peach aromas. On the palate this beautifully balanced wine is initially crisp with zesty citrus and granny smith apple flavors that lead into a delightfully fruity finish which is long and extremely clean. This refreshing wine goes extraordinarily well with shellfish, creamy pasta dishes, light appetizers and sunny weather. Enjoy!
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"A ripe Oregon gris, this wine has a luxurious opulence that brings to mind Alsace wines. It smells of pears and apples overlaid with notes of vanilla bean, nutmeg and sweet pea blossoms. On the palate it's rich and elegant, concentrated and deep, its pear flavors brought to a close with a lofty minerality. It will stand up to choucroute with aplomb."
- Wine Enthusiast
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A Customer - California/Oregon
Excellent Pinot Gris. The crip acidity packs a little punch and the nose is fantastic. I've been trying to find California Pinot Gris down here that match, but they honestly seem flabby (a little smoother mouthfeel though) and the fruit characteristics are entirely different (more remnisscent of melons). This one is hard to beat. Screw caps are a superior closure, especially for whites'; the metal is stainless steel which is the same thing that this wine (probably 98%+) was fermented in. 5% cork taint means that I would likely have to make another trip to the store to return a bottle sometime. Save me the pain and hassle, gladly.
A Customer - New Jersey
Delightful! Crisp, bright, flavorful. Better than any Chard I've ever had.
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