White
Backbone Pinot Gris
Oregon · Oregon Other · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Pinot Gris
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Oregon · Oregon Other
- Appellation
- Oregon
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
seafood · salads · mild cheeses · poultry
Rated vintages
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201592 pts
This is the reserve-level Pinot Gris, comprised of lots from five different vineyards. Juicy, succulent and quite tart fruit flavors emphasize fresh apples and pears, lightly dusted with cinnamon spice. The concentration and lingering finish prove it worthy of its reserve status.
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201491 pts
This is a compelling example of Oregon Pinot Gris. Apple, pear and lemon curd carry the bulk of the flavors, with a lightly peppery lift to the midpalate. The spicy character extends through a pleasing, long finish.
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201292 pts
Succulent and leesy, it blends juice from five different sites, including the King Estate vineyard. Soaked in minerals and alive with pretty fruit flavors of citrus, pink grapefruit and Key lime, this reserve-level bottling is one of several limited offerings by the leader in Or…