Comparative set for Oregon: Flabby acidity, more pronounced tire, much more old world than the Willamette Valley Estate.
Comparative set for Oregon: Flabby acidity, more pronounced tire, much more old world than the Willamette Valley Estate.
Mar 17th, 2017
20 year-old Pinot Gris? Yes indeed, and from Ed King's own collection. This exceedingly rare 1995 King Estate Oregon Pinot Gris, in flawless condition with no visual signs of oxidation—still perfectly lemon yellow with a clear rim, with mature yet exceedingly lovely notes of caramelized apple, poached pear, furniture lacquer, and later, on opening, marzipan and granulated honey. In the mouth, the acidity is surprisingly intact, vivid, and lends framework to orchard fruit tinged with walnut skins. On a side note, King Estate is currently conducting research to try to figure out why it is that their Pinot Gris ages so well. This and the other vintages I've been lucky enough to taste held up admirably upon opening, and indeed, improved over the course of the evening. Certainly, bottles like this present a compelling argument for the ageability of Oregon Pinot Gris. Sample
20 year-old Pinot Gris? Yes indeed, and from Ed King's own collection. This exceedingly rare 1995 King Estate Oregon Pinot Gris, in flawless condition with no visual signs of oxidation—still perfectly lemon yellow with a clear rim, with mature yet exceedingly lovely notes of caramelized apple, poached pear, furniture lacquer, and later, on opening, marzipan and granulated honey. In the mouth, the acidity is surprisingly intact, vivid, and lends framework to orchard fruit tinged with walnut skins. On a side note, King Estate is currently conducting research to try to figure out why it is that their Pinot Gris ages so well. This and the other vintages I've been lucky enough to taste held up admirably upon opening, and indeed, improved over the course of the evening. Certainly, bottles like this present a compelling argument for the ageability of Oregon Pinot Gris. Sample
Oct 4th, 2015
375 mL. Consistently clean, well-made wine every year. Pure fruit and elegantly styled.
375 mL. Consistently clean, well-made wine every year. Pure fruit and elegantly styled.
Feb 27th, 2013
3L. Pear, dried flowers, quite “flinty” very Chablis like. Bright acid on the finish.
3L. Pear, dried flowers, quite “flinty” very Chablis like. Bright acid on the finish.
Sep 2nd, 2024
I agree with other reviews that the acidity is lacking, but it's still mineral-driven and clean enough to go with sushi rolls. Faint notes of honey. 13.5% abv.
I agree with other reviews that the acidity is lacking, but it's still mineral-driven and clean enough to go with sushi rolls. Faint notes of honey. 13.5% abv.
Jun 27th, 2020
Oregon, USA
