King Estate Vin Glace Pinot Gris (375ML half-bottle) 2011
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Alizarin yellow in color. Aromas of apricot, honey, quince, figs, grape flower, and fruit leather. Flavors of caramel, papaya, mandarian orance, grapefruit, honey, dried apricots. In the mouth, the wine is sweet and viscous with crisp acid and a long mid palate.
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Sweet and rich, with a deft stiletto of citrusy acidity balancing the opulent pineapple, fig and orange blossom flavors, lingering enticingly.
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King Estate is a sustainably-farmed 1033-acre certified organic vineyard complex and state of the art winery situated atop the rolling slopes in the Coast Range foothills, near the southern end of Oregon's Willamette Valley. In addition to world-class vineyards, their estate is home to organic orchards, vegetable gardens, and a host of native wildlife; including cougar and black bear. King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir are sourced primarily from estate-grown, certified Biodynamic fruit, blended with the best selection of grapes from like-minded Willamette Valley AVA vineyard partners committed to sustainable agriculture.Organically-farmed and managed as a fully-integrated ecosystem, King Estate is also home to an innovative culinary program whose focus is the synergy of local, organically produced food and wine created just outside the winery doors. King Estate's critically-acclaimed Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir are available through fine restaurants and retailers around the world.
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