This is the first release from Rainstorm, part of the expanding Mariani Family presence in the Pacific Northwest. It’s bone dry, immaculately fresh, and leesaged, with lovely depth and finesse. Flavors of melon and cucumber dominate, and the crisp acidity offers bracing minerality. Best Buy. (6/ 2012)
In Oregon, living with rain is a way of life. This is especially true for Oregon's winemakers, who persevere and wind up making really spectacular wines because of the state's climactic challenges. Rainstorm Pinot Gris is meant to celebratre the rain's positive influence, and this, their debut vintage, does a good job. It wasn't easy to make wine in the western US in 2011, but with the extended hang time in the Willamette Valley, the team at Rainstorm was able to harvest ripe, characterful grapes. No oak, no malo, this bright, dry Pinot Gris delivers pear and mango fruit, white flowers extracts and juicy acidity. Especially good with veggies from the garden, this wine is fresh and affordable.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
The item you have chosen is in stock, and has inventory in our warehouse and one or more stores. Below is the current quantity on hand information for this product within our database. It is never more than five minutes old. Additionally, our shopping cart looks at real time inventory so when you add an item to you cart we will do an immediate check of available inventory and alert you if there are any issues.
2012 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier $10.99
2011 Conundrum White Blend $19.99
2011 Seven Hills Oregon Pinot Gris $13.99
2011 Eyrie Vineyards "Estate" Dundee Hills Pinot Gris $11.99
2011 J Vineyards California Pinot Gris $15.99
