| Rating | 91 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Pinot Gris / Grigio |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Willamette Valley Oregon USA |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $20.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2019-01-11 |
Perfect For
Asian Food, Relaxing After Work, Weekday Dinner Pairings
Drink If You Like
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris / Grigio , Ribolla Gialla
Panther Creek Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2016 Review
Pinot Gris from Willamette is a definite hit or miss. When it misses, the wine is neutral, lean and lacking depth. When it hits, it tastes like this wine from a pioneering winery in Oregon. The current winemaker, the fifth since 1986, is on point carrying on Panther Creek's legacy, with pear and melon aromas leading to just a hint of lemon zest. But this wine is all about the palate. It is at once crisp and refreshing as it is broad with frothy acidity and a comfortable mineral-driven weight on the palate which coaxes out a whisper of almond. This is a great wine to share with fellow wine lovers over a cheese plate.
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