King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris is a light-bodied dry white wine made from Pinot Gris, in USA, by King Estate. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Pear, white peach, citrus, wet stone and pairs well with Salads, halibut and chicken piccata.
Michael's take
“Crisp Asian pear, damp slate, hard-working Oregon value.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Pinot Gris
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- King Estate
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
- Salads
- halibut
- chicken piccata
- light pasta
When to open it
- Patio
- weeknight white
- crowd-pleaser
Where to buy King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris
Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.
Questions people ask
What does King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris taste like?
King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris is a light-bodied dry white wine with notes of Pear, white peach, citrus, wet stone. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Crisp Asian pear, damp slate, hard-working Oregon value.
What food goes with King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris?
Michael pairs King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris with Salads, halibut, chicken piccata and light pasta. It works best for Patio, weeknight white and crowd-pleaser.
How much does King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris cost?
King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Pinot Gris Michael has poured
- Archery Summit Vireton Pinot Gris$$$ · $25–50
- Elk Cove Pinot Gris$$ · $15–25
- Four Graces Pinot Gris$$ · $15–25
- Kings Ridge Pinot Gris$ · under $15
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