Sokol Blosser 2001 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley)

Country: US /
Variety: Pinot Gris Oregon
Winery: Sokol Blosser / Willamette Valley

Aromas of white pepper and pear start it off, and it smells snappy and inviting. The palate is all about grapefruit and orange; in a word, it’s citrusy. The finish comes in waves, with notes of stone fruit and licorice. As a whole it’s round and satisfying, but it’s also a tad bit dilute and dull, which is why it rates where it does.