The Wine
- Producer: Joel Gott Wines
- Vintage: 2022
- Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Alcohol: 13.2%
- Closure: Screwcap (yes, and that’s a plus)
Flavor Profile (Real Talk, No Poetry Degree Required)
This is classic Oregon Pinot Gris done right:
- Pear and green apple up front
- Lemon peel and a touch of white peach
- Subtle minerality—think wet stone, not chalk dust
- Clean, dry finish with just enough weight to stand up to food
No sweetness tricks. No oak cosplay. Just crisp, controlled, and balanced—like a well-executed zone defense.
Why It Works in Winter
People forget Pinot Gris isn’t just a summer patio wine. In winter, acidity is your friend. This cuts through:
- Creamy soups
- Roast chicken
- Pork chops
- Smoked fish
- Even leftover holiday ham
I poured this after being outside in the cold—snow still falling harder now than it did during the holidays—and it snapped my palate back to life faster than stepping inside a warm fish shack.
The Price Reality Check
Let’s talk numbers, because they matter:
- Regular: $19.49
- Sale: $17.49
- Buy 6+: $15.74
At under $16 a bottle for a Willamette Valley Pinot Gris with consistency behind it, this is firmly in “smart buy” territory. Not a trophy wine. A workhorse. And every cellar needs those.
