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Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Star bright pale straw. Nose of dried apples and white flowers. Crisp medium-bodied palate echoes the nose adding Pinot-musty straw and wrapped in bright acidity. A great example of Pacific Northwestern Pinot Gris that’s true to the varietal and a perfect food pair. Salads, seafood, poultry, and any other standard “white wine” fare will play very nicely.
Star bright pale straw. Nose of dried apples and white flowers. Crisp medium-bodied palate echoes the nose adding Pinot-musty straw and wrapped in bright acidity. A great example of Pacific Northwestern Pinot Gris that’s true to the varietal and a perfect food pair. Salads, seafood, poultry, and any other standard “white wine” fare will play very nicely.
May 24th, 2019
Honey, floral, lemon lime. Easy drinking and a touch of sweetness.
Honey, floral, lemon lime. Easy drinking and a touch of sweetness.
2 people found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2015
Lemon lime and honeysuckle. Nice and crisp. Great summer wine
Lemon lime and honeysuckle. Nice and crisp. Great summer wine
1 person found it helpfulJun 14th, 2015
Great taste. Nice finish
Great taste. Nice finish
1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2014
Light straw with stone fruit nose. On the palate sour apple, melon and tropical fruits. Lacks depth and balance. Short finish unpleasant ending. Pass on this private label. Tasting Sample.
Light straw with stone fruit nose. On the palate sour apple, melon and tropical fruits. Lacks depth and balance. Short finish unpleasant ending. Pass on this private label. Tasting Sample.
Jan 18th, 2017
Go figure. We travel to North Carolina and end up drinking Willamette. Big Gris.
Go figure. We travel to North Carolina and end up drinking Willamette. Big Gris.
Sep 13th, 2014
Kudos — Chardonnay 2021
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
Chardonnay from Oregon’s cool-climate Willamette Valley, produced and bottled by NW Wine Company in Dundee. This is an approachable interpretation of the variety, emphasizing fresh fruit, bright acidity, and restrained oak rather than richness or weight.
Aromas & Flavors
Honeycrisp apple and clementine lead into pear, citrus, and a gentle touch of vanilla bean. Subtle oak sits comfortably behind the fruit rather than dominating it.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, fresh, and nicely balanced. Bright acidity keeps the fruit energetic while a modest creamy texture provides softness through the mid-palate. The flavors linger surprisingly well, finishing clean and lively.
Food Pairings
Roasted chicken, grilled salmon, shrimp, crab cakes, creamy pasta, or mild cheeses. Easy enough to drink alone but versatile around the table.
Verdict
A surprisingly charming Willamette Valley Chardonnay. Nothing is pushed too far, fruit, vanilla, oak, and acidity remain nicely integrated, making this an easygoing wine with more balance than its casual personality might suggest.
Did You Know?
Willamette Valley built its reputation primarily around Pinot Noir, but Chardonnay has become increasingly important there. The region’s cool growing conditions can preserve acidity particularly well, giving Chardonnay a naturally bright framework even when some oak and creamy texture are introduced.
🍷 Personal Pick
This is exactly the kind of Chardonnay I can appreciate as a casual daily sipper. Honeycrisp, vanilla, subtle oak, bright acidity, and a lingering finish, all nicely balanced without trying too hard. Charming, uncomplicated, and very easy to reach for again.
Kudos — Chardonnay 2021
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
Chardonnay from Oregon’s cool-climate Willamette Valley, produced and bottled by NW Wine Company in Dundee. This is an approachable interpretation of the variety, emphasizing fresh fruit, bright acidity, and restrained oak rather than richness or weight.
Aromas & Flavors
Honeycrisp apple and clementine lead into pear, citrus, and a gentle touch of vanilla bean. Subtle oak sits comfortably behind the fruit rather than dominating it.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied, fresh, and nicely balanced. Bright acidity keeps the fruit energetic while a modest creamy texture provides softness through the mid-palate. The flavors linger surprisingly well, finishing clean and lively.
Food Pairings
Roasted chicken, grilled salmon, shrimp, crab cakes, creamy pasta, or mild cheeses. Easy enough to drink alone but versatile around the table.
Verdict
A surprisingly charming Willamette Valley Chardonnay. Nothing is pushed too far, fruit, vanilla, oak, and acidity remain nicely integrated, making this an easygoing wine with more balance than its casual personality might suggest.
Did You Know?
Willamette Valley built its reputation primarily around Pinot Noir, but Chardonnay has become increasingly important there. The region’s cool growing conditions can preserve acidity particularly well, giving Chardonnay a naturally bright framework even when some oak and creamy texture are introduced.
🍷 Personal Pick
This is exactly the kind of Chardonnay I can appreciate as a casual daily sipper. Honeycrisp, vanilla, subtle oak, bright acidity, and a lingering finish, all nicely balanced without trying too hard. Charming, uncomplicated, and very easy to reach for again.
A little on the sweet side for Pinot, but lots of flavor.
A little on the sweet side for Pinot, but lots of flavor.
Apr 12th, 2023Very good. I’ll take another bottle.
Very good. I’ll take another bottle.
Jun 20th, 2021