Pinot Gris that shows some substance on the palate yet remains refreshing with an acidic edge is among the world’s most versatile wine types, with the only problem being that only a thin set from around the world can really fit that description. Here is one of them, sourced from Oregon’s Umpqua Valley, a region you’ll want to get to know, if you don’t already. Peach and pear fruit notes lead the way and seal the deal in the finish, with almost nothing else intruding — just lots of fresh acidity that creates excellent tension between the ripeness and freshness that are this wine’s hallmarks. A Double Gold Award winner at the 2020 Toast of the Coast International Wine Competition. Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Umpqua Valley (Oregon) Pinot Gris 2018
By Michael Franz
Pinot Gris that shows some substance on the palate yet remains refreshing with an acidic edge is among the world’s most versatile wine types, with the only problem being that only a thin set from around the world can really fit that description. Here is one of them, sourced from Oregon’s Umpqua Valley, a region you’ll want to get to know, if you don’t already. Peach and pear fruit notes lead the way and seal the deal in the finish, with almost nothing else intruding — just lots of fresh acidity that creates excellent tension between the ripeness and freshness that are this wine’s hallmarks. A Double Gold Award winner at the 2020 Toast of the Coast International Wine Competition.