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2014 Cristom Vineyards Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy) "Estate"

Winery: Cristom Vineyards

Vintage: 2014

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Estate"

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

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Gris

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Eola Amity Hills

State or country: OR

Price: $19

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 90 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: June 25, 2015

Wine Review: This pale straw colored Pinot Gris from Cristom opens with a musty lime bouquet with a hint of match stick. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and easy to drink. The flavor profile is a mild mineral infused green apple with hints of Anjou pear and a hint of lime. The finish is dry and its mineral based flavors drift away nicely. This Pinot Gris is a perfect complement to many foods. Broiled halibut or crab cakes come to mind first. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The Cristom Pinot Gris is fermented in stainless steel tanks and does not spend any time in oak barrels. It has a certain creaminess that comes from the several months that the wine spends on it lees. Typically, the wine has bright citrus-blossom aromas that range from tangerine zest to lime blossom. Apple, pear and melon are the fruit flavors that are often noted on the palate. This is a bright and lively wine that offers a broad flavor profile. It has a very natural affinity with food.

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