One of Oregon’s most heralded winemakers — Laurent Montalieu — has been behind the wines for Mike and Kris Thayer along the Mt. Hood Wine Trail since 2005. For the same period of time, the Thayers have been leasing a portion of neighboring Stoneridge Vineyard from Dr. Leigh Campbell, wife Ceille and their family. (The Campbell family’s customers of Pinot Gris, planted in 1986, also include Alexana.) It’s a classic Oregon-style Pinot Gris, redolent of fresh white peach, apricot, lemon blossom and lime. Secondary notes of cardamom, clove and celery add complexity before the close of sweet herbs and lime juice. Serve with a cup of cream of asparagus soup.
Rating: Unanimously Outstanding! Double gold — 94 points
Production: 500 cases
Alcohol: 13.1%
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