Benton-Lane makes quite a lot of Pinot Gris, stainless-steel fermented and whole cluster pressed, yielding a soft, fragrant, fruity wine with plenty of fresh pear flavor. It flattens out broadly across the palate, full-bodied and lightly spicy. Just a bit more focus would really elevate this wine to the top ranks. ——P.G.(12/15/2010)—— 88

A fragrant, forward wine with a palate-cleansing mix of citrus, pear and white peach. The wine has a spicy lift to the midpalate, and lingers deliciously through a long finish.——P.G.(12/15/2009)—— 89

Benton Lane’s reliable, stainless-steel fermented Pinot Gris does not go through malolactic fermentation. The wine is fresh and scented with citrus, grapefruit and wintergreen. Crisp acids lift the palate and add hints of spicy pear. Refreshing and elegant.——P.G.(7/1/2008)—— 87