One of the most amazing storylines of the Platinum Awards is the repeated excellence surrounding the Pinot Gris program by Cannon Beach wine merchant/Realtor/negoçiant Steven Sinkler. Of the 11 career Platinums he’s attained, seven have been for Pinot Gris — including six in the past seven years. (The gap is from the 2020 pandemic vintage.) They are products of his collaboration with Eugene-based winemaker Ray Walsh, who spent a decade at famed Pinot Gris producer King Estate, and their work with Deer Haven and Lush vineyards leads to aromas of lemon bar pastry, Granny Smith apple and quince. Its crisp and light body includes flavors of apricot, white cherry, a slice of caramel apple, puréed persimmon and a squirt of blood orange. Sinkler’s thirst for knowledge includes the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, where he earned the Level III advanced sommelier certificate. Begin your research of his Pinot Gris by contacting the Wine Shack. Qualifying award: Oregon Wine Awards (double gold)
Rating: Platinum • 92 points
Production: 112 cases
Alcohol: 13.3%
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