Willakenzie "Estate Grown" Pinot Gris 2011, Oregon, USA spain_wines palate-staining red fruit flavors show

palate-staining red fruit flavors show excellent depth and energy

sweet tasting white flesh

it's layered and fleshy

Grass-fed and expertly trimmed

if not profound La Tour Blanche

Willakenzie "Estate Grown" Pinot Gris 2011, Oregon, USA spain_wines palate-staining red fruit flavors showThis is pressed directly, with no skin contact, notes Bernard Lacroute of WillaKenzies tank rendered, (virtually) lactose free, lees enriched 2011 Pinot Gris, but, perhaps strangely enough, we like some oxidation, so we dont add much SO2. The succulent peachy fruit I associate with this grape (at least, at its best) is very much in evidence on the nose as well as on a refreshing yet subtly creamy palate. Wood smoke and mint accent the peach,