ABOUT THIS WINE:

Whale Light 2022 Pinot Gris Columbia Valley, Washington
Pinot Gris
ABOUT THIS WINE

Whale Light 2022 Pinot Gris Columbia Valley, Washington
Pinot Gris

WINE 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.
WINE 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.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
FLAVOR PROFILE
TASTING NOTES:

Pear

Wet Stone

Lemon
TASTING NOTES

Pear

Wet Stone

Lemon
AWARDS:
Whale Light 2022 Pinot Gris Columbia Valley, Washington
19 TOTAL AWARDS
Best of Columbia Valley AVA, 2024 Harvest Terroir Challenge
92 Points, 2024 Harvest Terroir Challenge
91 Points, 2021 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
More Awards From This Brand
19 TOTAL AWARDS
Best of Columbia Valley AVA, 2024 Harvest Terroir Challenge
92 Points, 2024 Harvest Terroir Challenge
91 Points, 2021 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
AWARDS
Whale Light 2022 Pinot Gris Columbia Valley, Washington
19 TOTAL AWARDS
Best of Columbia Valley AVA, 2024 Harvest Terroir Challenge
92 Points, 2024 Harvest Terroir Challenge
91 Points, 2021 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
More Awards From This Brand
19 TOTAL AWARDS
Best of Columbia Valley AVA, 2024 Harvest Terroir Challenge
92 Points, 2024 Harvest Terroir Challenge
91 Points, 2021 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge

ABOUT THE BRAND:

Whale Light
Ancient creatures of the sea can teach us a lot. Whales, in particular, are wonderfully intelligent, thoughtful, and loyal mammals. Their pod is their utmost pride, and their sense of community is admirable. Like flipping through history, Whale Light pays homage to this majestic animal and all that we stand to learn.
ABOUT THE BRAND

Whale Light
Ancient creatures of the sea can teach us a lot. Whales, in particular, are wonderfully intelligent, thoughtful, and loyal mammals. Their pod is their utmost pride, and their sense of community is admirable. Like flipping through history, Whale Light pays homage to this majestic animal and all that we stand to learn.
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