2019 King Estate Paradox Pinot Gris

Tasting Notes

On the nose find delightful aromas of clove, pear, cocoa butter, vanilla, lemon oil, sweet oak, wildflowers, nutmeg and marmalade. The entrance is crisp, boasting flavors of pear, clove, pineapple, lemon, peach, guava, damp slate, toast, vanilla and fresh-baked brioche. On the mid-palate, the wine exhibits roundness and structure from short barrel aging. The finish is refined with great length.

Vineyard Notes

This artisanal small-batch wine was crafted in the spirit of exploration and inquiry. Should oak never touch even a drop of great Pinot Gris? Or should we never say never? For King Estate, which has become synonymous with un-oaked Pinot Gris, this wine is a contradiction – a paradox.

Winemaker Notes

Fermented in 100% stainless steel temperature-controlled tanks. Aged in 100% new French oak for three months followed by sur lie aging for five months.

Technical Notes

• Vintage 2019
• Varietal
• Appellation Willamette Valley
• Alcohol 14
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