Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Columbia Gorge Washington

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

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 Washington

American AVA (2004) straddling Oregon and Washington around Hood River, "world of wine in 40 miles" with extreme climatic diversity (cool maritime west vs arid east), volcanic soils and loess. Pinot Noir is the signature red (most planted) on the cool side: ethereal and fruity with cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and spiced notes. Full Pinot Gris, taut Riesling and floral Gewürztraminer as whites. Structured Cabernet, Syrah and Zinfandel in the east.

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