Done in 100% stainless steel and left sur lie for eight months, this intensely fruity, spicy Pinot Gris could be the archetype for the Oregon style. Bold pear fruit is set in citrusy acids and dotted with cinnamon spice. Fresh, crisp and full-bodied.——P.G.(12/1/2011)—— 91

Lightly herbal, scented with tart pear and tasting the same, this organically grown estate wine is King Estate’s best Pinot Gris. Their signature bottling sets a good standard for the grape in Oregon; this elevates it with more detail, density and personality. The alcohol is a sensible 13%, allowing subtle green fruit and herb grace notes to emerge. ——P.G.(10/1/2010)—— 89