Monday Quick Sip – 2007 Anne Amis Pinot Gris

Wine Facts –

Vineyards: (Estate) Marilyn (39.3%), Louise (25.5%), Boisseau (7.7%); (Non-Estate) Hawks View (27.5%)

Appellation: Chehalem Mountains, Oregon

Soil: Laurelwood

Price: $19

My Tasting Notes –

Nose: apple, pear, white pepper, peach, lychee, lemon rind

Taste: mineral, guava, Asian pear, lychee, honey

Mouthfeel: full bodied, hint of spice, crisp acidity

Finish: long, clean, mineral driven with tree fruit notes lingering on for a while

This Anne Amis Pinot Gris has been one of my favorites after tasting it at the Washington DC Wine Expo last year. This time I enjoyed it with warm avocado halves stuffed with sautéed endive and parsley, garnished with pink grapefruit. An excellent pairing that highlighted the flavor profile of the wine while the acidity matched the richness of the whole avocado.

Cheers!