producing a noticeably cleaner spirit with better-integrated grape character

sitting above entry-level supermarket Chiantis but below the reserve and Gran Selezione tier

Poached pears in caramel mirror the fruit and custard notes

Mild white fish like sole or sea bass let the wine's fruit and texture shine without competing for attention

and a whisper of vanilla emerge as the glass opens up

Pike Road Pinot Gris lowland producing a noticeably cleaner spiritPike Road Pinot Gris is a 100% Pinot Gris white wine from Oregon's Willamette Valley, bottled at approximately 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Scored 91 points by Wine Enthusiast and 90 points by Wine & Spirits, this bottling from Elk Cove Vineyards' second label consistently punches above its weight class among Oregon whites. Quick Facts: ABV: ~13. 5% Origin: Willamette Valley, Oregon Style: Dry White Winery: Pike Road (by Elk Cove Vineyards)