A Willamette Valley, Oregon Pinot Gris

A Willamette Valley, Oregon Pinot Gris:

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Wine Reviewed Elk Cove Vineyards, 2009 Willamette Valley, Pinot Gris 13.5 % alcohol about $20. (I paid $23)

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Description: This wine ranked #79 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2010. Tasting Note: Light and fragrant, this is juicy with pear, apple and lime flavors, hinting at almond flowers on the finish. Drink now through 2012. Score – 90. (Harvey Steiman at the Wine Spectator web site, Dec. 31, 2010).” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine was refreshing and long. It offered light sweetness, good acidity, and pears. Japanese rice crackers lengthened and deepened this liquid. A Wasabi pea brought out lots of pears. My initial meal centered on an omelet perked up with black pepper, ground garlic, and basil. This libation was sweetish with a pleasant burnt taste in the background. When paired with zesty guacamole, this liquid was oh so long. Initially chocolate mousse weakened this Oregonian, but before long it bounced back.

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