Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Columbia Valley Oregon

Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Columbia Valley Oregon.

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

Oregon portion of the vast Columbia Valley AVA (from The Dalles to Milton-Freewater): Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah are the signature red kings — bold fruit-forward Californian signature profile while preserving European balance and structure, intense notes of black fruit, spices and a peppery touch. Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Pinot Noir and Grenache complement. Hot arid continental desert, loess soils over Missoula Floods deposits.

What are the typical flavors of the Pinot gris grape variety?