Tasting Notes for King Estate Signature Collection Pinot Gris 2007

White Wines	Pinot Gris/Grigio	Other Oregon	Oregon

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Date Printed: 5/22/2013

King Estate Signature Collection Pinot Gris 2007

(search item no. 94994)
Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points
Wine Enthusiast rating: 90 points
PRICE ON 5/22/2013: $13.99

ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2011 Wine & Spirits rating: 91 points
2010 Wine & Spirits rating: 90 points
2009 Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points
2008 Wine Spectator rating: 90 points
2008 Wine & Spirits rating: 90 points
2006 Wine & Spirits rating: 92 points

Winemaker's Notes:

Appearance: Golden straw with brilliant highlights.

Aroma: Ripe peach, sweet grapefruit, blood orange and tropical fruits.

Mouthfeel: Lively flavors of Rio Star grapefruit, orange zest, kiwi and pear.

My Notes:

Additional wines from King Estate:

2011 Acrobat Pinot Noir (search item no. 121934)
2011 Signature Collection Pinot Gris (search item no. 116609)
2011 Signature Pinot Noir (search item no. 121720)
2012 Acrobat Pinot Gris (search item no. 123442)

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.