The 2006 Pinot Gris contains a small amount of Muscat, Pinot Blanc, and barrel-fermented Auxerrois. Light straw-colored with an amber tint, it offers crisp, dry flavors in its well-balanced personality. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. Tel. (503) 588-9463; www.wvv.com. Also tasted: 2005 Pinot Noir, Oregon (80), 2005 Pinot Noir “Estate Vineyard,” Willamette Valley (83)

Crisp, authoritative, dry and racy. The fruit mixes apple and pear, then heads off into a finish that is underscored with mineral and light fennel. Very fresh and refreshing, beautifully rendered.——P.G.(7/1/2007)—— 90