Whale Light

2022 Columbia Valley Pinot Gris

The Whale Light 2022 Pinot Gris from Columbia Valley, Washington, embodies elegance and grace in every sip. This white wine showcases a light body that delicately carries the refreshing notes of the region. The acidity is well-balanced, adding a bright and lively crispness to the overall experience. With a moderate fruit intensity, you'll find hints of orchard fruits that dance on your palate. The dryness level of this Pinot Gris complements its fruit-forward profile, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy a crisp and vibrant white wine.

Tasting notes:

Our Pinot Gris offers a gentle introduction with soft scents of ripe lemon and fresh yellow peach. The light-bodied palate turns up the volume, introducing zesty citrus and Asian pear, joined by wet stone notes that create a mouthwatering minerality and make each sip linger.

Pear

Wet Stone

Lemon

Flavor profile:

AcidityMedium

LowPronounced

BodyLight

Very LightFull

Fruit IntensityMedium

LowPronounced

SweetnessDry

Bone DrySweet

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.

Awards:

Best of Columbia Valley AVA, 2024 Harvest Terroir Challenge
92 Points, 2025 International Women's Winemaker Challenge
92 Points, 2024 Harvest Terroir Challenge
91 Points, 2021 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
90 Points, 2025 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Gold Medal, 2025 International Women's Winemaker Challenge
Gold Medal, 2025 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Gold Medal, 2024 Harvest Terroir Challenge
Gold Medal, 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2021 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Gold Medal, 2020 Dan Berger's International Wine & Cider Competition
Silver Medal, 2025 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge
Silver Medal, 2024 Harvest Terroir Challenge
Silver Medal, 2022 London Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 London Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2020 Harvest Challenge
88 Points, 2021 Wine Enthusiast
86 Points, 2021 Wine Enthusiast
86 Points, 2021 London Wine Competition

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