Savory herbs, minerality, lemon curd and honey open on the nose while on the palate the wine reveals flavors of orange blossom and honeydew accent by elegant notes of brioche and vanilla. The wine is opulent with a mouth-filling oily texture, round soft finish and balanced with refreshing acidity. Enjoy now until 2026 and beyond.
Made from our Pinot Noir picked at the peak of ripeness and immediately gently pressed to release free-run juice without color or tannins from the skins. The juice was fermented and aged on its lees in stainless steel tanks and neutral French oak. This produced a wine that expresses both red and white wine characteristics − creaminess, rich mid-palate, bright aromas and flavors with balanced acidity.
Pinot Gris was first introduced into the United States from France by David Lett, who planted Pinot Gris in the North Willamette Valley at The Eyrie Vineyards. Founder Jim Bernau got his first cuttings of Pinot Gris as a result of David's innovative work. Pinot Gris is now Oregon's leading white variety.
The unique Laurelwood soil profile at the Tualatin Estate Vineyard, planted in 1973 by Oregon wine pioneer Bill Fuller, contributes to the complex nature of the wines.
Enjoy with macadamia nut crusted halibut, croque monsieur, clam linguine, fall soups and creamy cheeses.
Made exclusively with wine grapes from Dick & Betty's original vines planted in 1983.
Offering a nose of lemon, ginger and minerality, the medium-bodied palate features flavors of orange blossom, lime and vanilla creme with balancing acidity leading to an energetic finish.
Sourced from a small planting at our Tualatin Estate Vineyard, the grape clusters are whole cluster pressed and aged in stainless steel and neutral oak barrels.
Made with Pinot Noir picked at peak ripeness and immediately gently pressed, releasing free run juice without color or tannins from the skins to produce this unique wine expressing both red and white wine characteristics.
Founded in 1983 by Oregon native Jim Bernau with the dream of creating world-class Pinot Noir,
Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown from a bold idea into one of the region’s leading wineries, earning the title “One of America’s Great Pinot Noir Producers” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.