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Date Printed: 6/19/2013
King Estate Pinot Gris 2003
King Estate Pinot Gris 2003
 (search item no. 80511)
Wine & Spirits rating: 91 points
PRICE ON 6/19/2013: $14.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2004 The Wine News rating: 88 points
2002 Wine & Spirits rating: 91 points
2001 Wine & Spirits rating: 90 points
2000 Wine & Spirits rating: 89 points
1999 Wine Spectator rating: 87 points
1997 Wine Spectator rating: 85 points

Winemaker's Notes:

 Sets the gold standard for American Pinot Gris. Aromas of tropical fruit, tangerine, floral perfume, and magnolia blossom are accented by hints of vanilla and anise in this wine. In the mouth, the wine is rich and round with flavors of citrus, tangerine, peach, anise, and pear. This Pinot Gris maintains a perfect balance of fruit and acidity throughout its soft, lingering finish.
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About King Estate:

 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. 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.