2022 King Estate Steiner Block Pinot Gris

Tasting Notes

Citrus aromatics of lemon, lime and grapefruit greet the nose, along with notes of stone fruit, honeysuckle and wet stone. A soft entry opens up to a refreshingly bold fruit palate that boasts flavors of green apple, pear, lemon, nectarine, freshly cut grass, wet stone and honeysuckle. Acidity melts into the fruit to carry through to a satisfying finish.

Vineyard Notes

An estate-grown Pinot Gris, Steiner Block derives its name from Rudolf Steiner, the founder of the Biodynamic® approach to agriculture. King Estate has been certified Biodynamic since 2016, the largest vineyard in North America to earn this designation. From a single block on the vineyard, this wine is a beautiful expression of the terroir that is uniquely King Estate. The wine was fermented and aged in our concrete “egg” vessel for added complexity, texture and enhanced minerality.

Winemaker Notes

Fruit was whole cluster pressed, settled, racked and fermented in 100% concrete to dryness. Aged in concrete egg for eight months on the lees with weekly bâtonnage, or stirring.

Technical Notes

• Vintage 2022
• Varietal
• Appellation Willamette Valley
• Alcohol 13.5
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