Truth be told, we are not crazy about most Oregon Pinot Gris. While it is a lovely grape to vinify, many examples on the store shelves are flat and a bit too sweet. There are of course exceptions to this, and we hope this bottling is one of them. What I seek in this wine, and in all my winemaking, is balance. Balance between the fruity and savory, the plush and the acidic, the deep flavors and the fleeting aromatics. A well-balanced wine should unfold its layers gradually, revealing hidden complexities and little surprises. This is our first time working with grapes from Dion Vineyard, a site that was first planted in 1976 near the town of Farmington on the east end of the Laurelwood District sub-AVA. The Laurelwood soils are quick draining silt over red volcanic sub-soil. The vineyard is LIVE certified. We are excited about this new partnership with Kevin and Beth. Love & Squalor Pinot Gris Willamette Valley is a dry style gris. It's an aromatic white with peach, pear, baking spice and plenty of bright in the finish. 250 cases produced. | Love & Squalor