King Estate, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2016

I clearly remember, in a good way, the first time I tried a King Estate Pinot Gris – as I’m sure many aficionados do.  This wine is a big step up from that, and that’s saying something.  It’s a lovely mix of citrus, stone-fruit and lychee, with a stony mineral core that acts as a place for flavors to anchor.  The finish goes on and on, with different elements weaving in and out.  I could drink this all day long.  A Platinum award winner at the 2017 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.