Maysara, McMinnville (Oregon) Pinot Blanc 2018

 The Maysara estate and the Momtazi vineyard rest in the McMinnville AVA, within the larger Willamette Valley AVA.  Planted on former wheat fields purchased by the Momtazi family in 1997, it has been farmed biodynamically from the start of vine growing.  In addition to a range of Pinot Noirs, Maysara make a delectable Pinot Blanc named after Autees, an ancient Persian Goddess of all the plants and trees.  The 2018 Autees Pinot Blanc offers up a lovely combination of fruit, flowers and spices.  It shows ripe peach, pear and citrus fruit tones at the nose with subtle notes of flowers and honey.  It is delicious and smooth on the palate with the generous fruit underscored by honey and floral tones plus a delectably creamy texture and a refreshing, dry finish.