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Whale Light 2020 Pinot Gris Columbia Valley, Washington

2020 Columbia Valley Pinot Gris

Whale Light 2020 Pinot Gris from Columbia Valley, Washington is a delightful white wine that embodies a light, refreshing essence. The wine offers a balanced character with a medium body that gracefully complements the moderate acidity and fruit intensity. The Pinot Gris varietal brings forth a harmonious blend of flavors, making it an ideal choice for those looking to savor a crisp and vibrant dry white wine. This wine encapsulates the essence of the Columbia Valley region with its bright and lively characteristics, perfect for a leisurely afternoon or an elegant evening gathering.

Tasting notes:

Only experienced grape growing and winemakers can craft a wine that can so elegantly combine two distinct climatic styles. On the palate, you will find a cool-climate, light-bodied style juxtaposed by ripe flavors of tropical fruit and green apple with perfumed floral aromas of jasmine.

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 1

Low High

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:

Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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