Lemelson 2007 Tikka’s Run Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley)

Country: US / Tikka’s Run
Variety: Pinot Gris Oregon
Winery: Lemelson / Willamette Valley

The winery calls the 2007 Tikka’s “less exuberant” than previous vintages; that is not necessarily a bad thing. The fruit is crisp and powerfully focused; layered with flavors of melon, green apple, Asian pear and fresh peas. Whole cluster pressed and fermented in a combination of tank and neutral barrels, this textural wine finishes with crisp, mineral accents.