$35
OREGON : WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Pinot Gris
MED-FULL-BODIED, KEY LIME, LYCHEE, WHITE PEACH, STONE, BRIOCHE, NO OAK
Nicknamed the "King of Pinot," King Estate Winery is credited for popularizing and reinventing Pinot Gris (aka Pinot Grigio, but don't think of it that way) in the US. The Domaine Pinot Gris is one of their premier bottlings: luscious, juicy, and round, it has layers of bright tropical and stone fruit (think lychee, kumquat, and white pear), elegant minerality, and wonderfully refreshing, balanced acidity.
WINEMAKING : Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for maximum fruit character; aged sur lie for six months.
ECOLOGY : Certified Organic & Biodynamic: 100% estate fruit from the largest certified Biodynamic vineyard in North America
PAIRING : Chicken Francese
DRINKING WINDOW : Now
$19
ITALY : TRENTINO-ALTO ADIGE : VIGNETI DELLE DOLOMITI
Pinot Grigio
LIGHT-BODIED, ORCHARD FRUIT, CRISP, NO OAK
Expressive aromas of white apple blossoms; ripe yellow apple with lime zest and orange pith on the palate. Good finish.
Ecology: Organic
$54
FRANCE : CHAMPAGNE : VALLÉ DE LA MARNE
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
FULL-BODIED, GOLDEN APPLE, HONEY, DOUGH, SPICE, TEA, OAK
Completely stunning grower Champagne for an unbeatable value!
…The 'Assemblage' from Champagne André Heucq is plush and luxurious, with deliciously rich, over-ripe and baked golden apple, candied fruit, white pepper, and warm bready/toasty notes laid over a soft, creamy mousse.
FARMING : Organic, Certified Biodynamic
PAIRING : Sugar-and-Spice Candied Nuts