A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

Rich and ripe. The color of the 2007 Pinot Gris is yellow gold with beautiful flashes of emerald. Powerful aromatics are redolent of ripe citrus fruits, acacia flowers, tropical fruits (mango, papaya and kiwi), lychee, powdered sugar, honeysuckle, nectarines and pineapple. A concentrated wine with ripe acidity. The finish rolls seamlessly off the mid-palate and lasts forever. The lasting impression is a wine of great ripeness and opulence balanced by wonderful juiciness and succulence. The 2006 Pinot Gris will drink wonderfully for the next two years. 

2008: “This appealing wine has a ripe tropical scent reminiscent of gewürztraminer, of ripe peach and spice. Its appley flavor is balanced by a firm mineral texture and tense acidity. For white sausages. $13.” - 88 Points  Best Buys  Wine & Spirits Magazine, August 2009.

2007: “A to Z can lay claim to making Oregon’s best budget Pinot Gris. Their inexpensive, widely available bottlings consistently offer fresh, varietal scents of citrus and pear, with nuances of acacia flowers and honeysuckle. Production has ramped up to 31,000 cases of this one wine alone, with no dimension of quality.” - 88 Best Buys of 2008, Wine Enthusiast Nov 15, 2008
See Gary Vay-ner-chuk's review: http://tv.winelibrary.com/2007/09/11/wines-under-13-still-the-theme-episode-312/

Watch A to Z's Pinot Gris featured on Ellen: http://www.viddler.com/explore/cdevroe/videos/265/

2006:"Smooth, polished and appealing for its pear and nectarine aromas and flavors, remaining delicately balanced and refreshing through the open-textured finish. Drink now through 2009 $14" - 89 Points, Wine Spectator, Dec 15, 2007