King Estate, Willamette Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2021

 This is King Estate’s primary bottling, and it is widely available.  Over half of the grapes for this wine are from the estate, with the remainder sourced from several independent vineyards following sustainable practices.  This 2021 tends toward a ripe fruit, mouth filling style that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or as a first course companion.  Showing a little bronze tint, it offers plenty of ripe melon fruit with some honeysuckle, peach and jasmine in both its aromas and flavors.  Remarkably fleshy and rich on the palate, its lush fruit and citrus personality persists and concludes with a pleasing touch of acidity in the aftertaste.  This is a terrific all-purpose, versatile white with plenty of character.