Of the 48 career Platinums awarded to Southern Oregon’s Stephen Reustle, 19 have been for work with white wines, but not one for Pinot Gris. Perhaps this fall will produce his first. Some of the vines for this program are nearly 20 years old, and they are thriving in this valley north of Roseburg. The beautiful nose is filled with lemon verbena, peach blossom and dusty white peach. There’s a bite of nectarine on the entry and fleshiness to the midpalate of honeydew melon and apricot jam. The appealing finish of slate and lime juice is long and complex. One judge remarked simply, “I’d like more of this, please.” Suggested pairings include roasted pork, salmon, a wedge of cheddar cheese or ahi tuna with avocado and Asian dressing. (158 cases, 12.8% alc.)
Rating: Unanimously Outstanding! Double gold medal — 95 points
Production: 158 cases
Alcohol: 12.8%
Emilie says
A good friend brought this Pinot Grigio to us and its wonderful! We love it.
Where can I buy it in the Seattle area?
Eric Degerman says
Greeting, Emillie.
I would urge you to contact the winery to find out.
Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards
PO Box 1000, Umpqua, OR 97486
(541) 459-6060
wine@reustlevineyards.com
Sincerely,
Eric