Wines Tasted, May 20, 2010

Fore Front by Pine Ridge - Pinot Gris - Willamette Valley - Oregon - (Modern, Food Wine) - $16 - A pale platinum-green color, hinting toward more development.  The nose is moderately intense with plenty of non-fruit characteristics such as beech mushroom, white flowers, peach pit and red pear skin to match up with a hint of maraschino cherry.  Dry, medium+ in acidity and medium+ in body, this wine has significant weight, mild bitterness(inherent in the grape, due to its thick skins and "grey" color) classic of Pinot Gris.  Spicy florals, pear skin and peach develop slowly in the mouth and extend to medium+ length.