2020 Pinot Gris
Whale Light
Columbia Valley, Washington
Another stunning Pinot Gris crafted by the award-winning winemakers at Whale Light
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Whale Light
Pinot Gris
The multi-award-winning winemakers at Whale Light have migrated to new lands to gather all the beauty and potential Washington terroir has to offer. This complex wine is crafted from fruit chosen from multiple vineyards around the state to showcase the characteristics of warm and cool climate Pinot Gris. Washington sits at one of the highest latitudes among the world's wine regions. At first glance, one may write it off as being too cold and wet to ripen grapes properly. However, the Cascade Mountains cast a large rain shadow that protects the state's renowned winegrowing regions from the downpours associated with its largest city, Seattle. This results in a short growing season but long daily sun exposure due to the state's northerly location. This, combined with an extensive diurnal range, makes the perfect home for our Pinot Gris. These grapes take advantage of ample sunlight, allo ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Whale Light
Pinot Gris
The multi-award-winning winemakers at Whale Light have migrated to new lands to gather all the beauty and potential Washington terroir has to offer. This complex wine is crafted from fruit chosen from multiple vineyards around the state to showcase the characteristics of warm and cool climate Pinot Gris. Washington sits at one of the highest latitudes among the world's wine regions. At first glance, one may write it off as being too cold and wet to ripen grapes properly. However, the Cascade Mountains cast a large rain shadow that protects the state's renowned winegrowing regions from the downpours associated with its largest city, Seattle. This results in a short growing season but long daily sun exposure due to the state's northerly location. This, combined with an extensive diurnal range, makes the perfect home for our Pinot Gris. These grapes take advantage of ample sunlight, allo ...
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:
Pairs well with…
Tilapia, Sushi, Feta and Spinach Frittata
Pairs well with…
Tilapia, Sushi, Feta and Spinach Frittata
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Tilapia, Sushi, Feta and Spinach Frittata
Pairs well with…
Tilapia, Sushi, Feta and Spinach Frittata
TASTING NOTES:
Jasmine
Tropical Fruit
Green Apple
It takes experienced grape growing and winemakers to craft a wine that can so elegantly combine these 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.
TASTING NOTES
Jasmine
Tropical Fruit
Green Apple
It takes experienced grape growing and winemakers to craft a wine that can so elegantly combine these 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.
AWARDS:
Whale Light
3 TOTAL AWARDS
Gold Medal, 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 London Wine Competition
86 Points, 2021 Wine Enthusiast
AWARDS
Whale Light
3 TOTAL AWARDS
Gold Medal, 2021 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2022 London Wine Competition
86 Points, 2021 Wine Enthusiast
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.
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.