Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2008

Bright and refreshing, with a resiny edge to the peach and melon flavors, finishing soft. Drink now.

Bright, fruity, crisp style. Pretty aromasof fresh young pear, honey, starfruit,honeydew, and flower. Bold and crispmouth feel with generous flavorsof pear, mineral, melon, and spice,interwoven with well-balanced acidity.The Pinot Blanc, picked very ripe, addsemollient mouthfeel, and contributesto the Alsatian style. While the Muscatadds flowery sweetness, the barrelfermented portions of the Auxerroisadd a kiss of toast and richness. ThePinot Gris is grown on the EstateVineyard in the Salem Hills, the PinotBlanc and Muscat are grown at TualatinEstate Vineyards and the Auxerrois inthe Eola Hills. Peak drinkability will bebetween now - 2008.

Bright, fruity, refreshing style with aromas of pear layered over a light citrus backbone and complemented by honeydew and green apple in the nose. A creamy, round mouthfeel highlights the nicely balanced acidity. Flavors open with fresh green apple, complemented by a bold minerality and notes of tropical fruit, leading into starfruit flavors in the finish with just a hint of sweetness. The small addition of Pinot Blanc, picked very ripe, adds emollient mouthfeel, and contributes to this classic Oregon style. While the Muscat adds flowery sweetness, the barrel fermented portions of the Pinot Gris add a kiss of toast and richness. Drink now - 2010.

The 2006 Pinot Gris contains a small amount of Muscat, Pinot Blanc, and barrel-fermented Auxerrois. Light straw-colored with an amber tint, it offers crisp, dry flavors in its well-balanced personality. Drink it over the next 1-2 years

Crisp, authoritative, dry and racy. The fruit mixes apple and pear, then heads off into a finish that is underscored with mineral and light fennel. Very fresh and refreshing, beautifully rendered.

Light and fresh, brimming with nectarine and melon fruit, lingering on the open-textured finish. Drink now.

Pineapples and pears fill out this tart, juicy, high-acid effort. Though it does not quite have the flesh of the 2007 it's a fine food wine; clean, crisp and varietal.