Reviews & Ratings

2009 Chehalem Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy) "Three Vineyard"

Winery: Chehalem

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Three Vineyard"

Wine Category: Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy)

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Gris

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Willamette Valley

State or country: OR

Price: $19

Cases produced: 2,670

KWG Score: 88 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: August 16, 2011

Wine Review: This pale white gold colored Pinot Gris opens with a pleasant pear bouquet with hints of wet stone. On the palate, this wine is crisp and lively. The flavor profile is a bold mineral infused Bosc pear with notes of white pepper and a touch of grapefruit. The finish is dry and refreshing. This Pinot Gris would pair well with steamed mussels in a white wine garlic broth on a hot summer day. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Deep blonde color, rich white blossoms, tropical fruit and spice, slate and minerality, and ripe and creamy palate characters. It shows sweetness from moderately high alcohol and slight RS, but is very well balanced and accents rather than overpowers. Melon, mango, passion fruit, and jasmine or orange blossom aromas and flavors abound. A relatively big wine waiting for big foods to match.

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