Westrey 2007 Pinot Gris Willamette Valley
Pinot gris is a hit and miss variety with me. Unfortunately, the Westrey 2007 Pinot Gris Willamette Valley (13%) was a miss, for it just wasn't my style due to it being a bit too thick and tropical for my taste.
In the glass, the Westrey pinot gris was a bright, greenish gold color offering tropical notes of pineapple, papaya, and melon. It was slightly sweet on the palate at first, with nice fruit leading to bright acidity. Overall, it was too viscous and cloying.
When it comes to pinot gris, I favor the crisper, mineral approach, with enough fruit on the nose and palate to keep it fresh. This Oregon pinot gris was purchased at retail for $16. I would pass on another bottle.
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Comments
Thanks for the critical review, a lot of blogs don't say negative things about wine and it's nice to hear about an Oregon Pinot Gris you would avoid. We really enjoyed the Sineann Pinot Gris, as well as Adelsheim Pinot Gris, have you tried those?
Bernard
www.portlandoregonwine.com
Posted by: Bernard | March 21, 2010 10:30 AM
Hey Bernard, thanks for visiting and posting a comment. I can't recall having either wine you suggested, therefore will give them a try. Glad to hear you appreciate my balanced coverage here. At the end of the day, it's all subjective anyway. :-)
Posted by: Thad W. | March 22, 2010 07:21 PM