King Estate, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2017

 This 2017 rendition is among the best Pinot Gris wines I can recall from King Estate, and I’m quite sure I’ve tasted every one made since the winery was established.  Just shy of full-bodied, it is unusually expressive in aromatic terms for the variety, with scents of white melon that lead to fruit flavors with big, peachy punch and an echo of melon.  There’s plenty of acidity to keep this seeming fresh and focused, but the overall impression is one of richness and rounded, nearly opulent texture.  A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 San Diego International Wine and Spirits Challenge.