Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Columbia Gorge
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Columbia Gorge.
More informations about the variety Pinot gris
Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.
More informations about the region of Oregon
Binational Oregon-Washington AVA on the Columbia River, nicknamed "a world of wine in 40 miles". Spectacular diversity: 30+ grapes across microclimates (cool maritime west, warm continental east). Fine Pinot Noir to the west with notes of cherry, undergrowth, raspberry and spice, silky tannins. Taut Riesling (lemon, white apple), aromatic Gewürztraminer (lychee, rose).
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot gris grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Pinot gris
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot gris
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot gris
- OakPresent in 2% of Pinot gris
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot gris
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Pinot gris