A Burgundian approach transforms Pinot Gris into something altogether more serious, bringing texture, depth and complexity to a grape more often associated with lighter styles. Barrel fermented, aged on its lees and allowed to undergo full malolactic fermentation, this is a dry, focused expression with remarkable richness and finesse. Vincent Fritzsche brings the same exacting approach here as across his small, tightly focused range — wines made in limited quantities, each one considered. Sourced from 1980s-planted vines in the Laurelwood District of Oregon's Willamette Valley, it showcases Pinot Gris at its most refined. Taste
Delicate aromas of ripe pear, white peach and citrus blossom lead into a layered palate of orchard fruits, baked apple and lemon curd.