Reviews & Ratings

2007 Chehalem Pinot Grigio & Pinot Gris (Other than Italy)

Winery: Chehalem

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/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: 2,979

KWG Score: 89.2 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: May 12, 2009

Wine Review: I find Oregon Pinot Gris tends to find a very nice balance between acidity and fruit flavors. This Very Good offering from Chehalem does a particularly good job expressing that trait. It is pale yellow wine colored and opens with a ripe Bartlett pear like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is light bodied, balanced, and shows nicely integrated acidity. The flavor profile is a mineral infused light citrus flavor. The finish is rather dry and lingers nicely. We would pair this wine with broiled scallops. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Brilliant, light blonde, white gold color, with all things white in the aroma, from white spring flowers of daphne, gardenia, and citrus to hard Christmas candy, white peach, crisp pear, and white tea. There are spearmint, honey, and ambrosia hanging in the air and austere river rock, bright acidity, apricot, ginger, and golden plum complexity on the palate. The texture is broad and rich (and with very good acidity!), rounded in the mid-palate, showing a borderline minor sweetness that turns on the salivation response. Ends with a spicy, tangy burst at the finish. A lot to love, but with a refreshingly low alcohol. One of our best.

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