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Pinot Gris Oregon/Washington (Cristom) 2013 Wine Review

Pinot Gris Oregon/Washington (Cristom) 2013

Pinot Gris Oregon/Washington (Cristom) 2013

Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States

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Drink: 2014-2018

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


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Keith Robinson reviewed this wine as follows:

SKU 746926

2013 Cristom Willamette Valley Pinot Gris

Price: $24

Availability: Very limited distribution.

Assessed by: Keith Robinson

Tasted: September 2014

Product Details: Willlamette Valley, Oregon 13.5% ABV, 100% Pinot Gris

The Willamette Valley (pronounce Willamette like damitt, not willa met) is rightfully famous for wonderful Pinot Noir Reds. Many Oregon producers have wrongfully concluded that Pinot Gris is therefore their great white grape. They are often wrong and their Pinot Gris is too often insipid. Cristom, however, is one Oregon winery producing worthy Pinot Gris.

The tasting: Subtle enticing nose of delicate flowers and citrus. Strong palate showing leesy baby fat with flavours of melon, spice and minerality. First class wine, but needs attention to reveal its charms.

Should develop nicely over the next 2-4 years.

Food pairing: Cristom Pinot Gris is a serious food wine – should pair well with everythings from lights salads to appetizers to asian fare, seafood and light meats.

When to drink, if not with food: Watching Drugstore Cowboy or any movie by Gus Van Sant

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