King Estate Winery was the second stop on my weekend winery excursion. Driving up the winding road through the vineyard, the building slowly comes into view. It seemed almost magical to catch a glimpse of the "castle" on the hill. What a beautiful winery. This place is a must see!The first wine in the complementary flight was this 2006 Signature Collection Pinot Gris. It had a well-developed, citrus taste with hints of grapefruit and honey. I would say the wine had a medium weight wine- it wasn't a crisp pinot gris. The wine is not very sweet, but at the same time it's not tart. This pinot gris has a nice finish, as the taste of citrus lingers for a while.
Overall, well done. My boyfriend and I enjoyed a bottle while watching TV after dinner this week.
Wine Maker Notes
Color: Pale straw with brilliant luminosity.
Aroma: Citrus, honey, pineapple, grapefruit, and orange blossom.
Mouthfeel: Lively tropical/citrus
Suggested Retail: $16/ 750 ml
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Vineyard source: 34% estate grown, 63% from contracted growers in Willamette Valley
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Read a review of this wine from Northwest Palate Magazine here.
