Willakenzie "Estate Grown" Pinot Gris 2011, Oregon, USA valentine Concentrated flavors reveal high levels

Concentrated flavors reveal high levels of tannin (surprising in view of last year's report)

The wines are sold under two monikers

based on my observation of a three and a half year old Pinot Blanc vinified the same way

Redman winery is one of the pioneers of the Coonawarra district

and vacuum-packing

Willakenzie "Estate Grown" Pinot Gris 2011, Oregon, USA valentine Concentrated flavors reveal high levelsThis is pressed directly, with no skin contact, notes Bernard Lacroute of WillaKenzies tank rendered, (virtually) lactose free, lees enriched 2011 Pinot Gris, but, perhaps strangely enough, we like some oxidation, so we dont add much SO2. The succulent peachy fruit I associate with this grape (at least, at its best) is very much in evidence on the nose as well as on a refreshing yet subtly creamy palate. Wood smoke and mint accent the peach,