Pike Road 2021 Pinot Gris

Pike Road is a sister label to Oregon's Elk Cove. The wines are finished with a screwcap which provides extra protection from potential cork taint and is easy to open and reclose. It's perfectly fine to drink a glass or two and put the cap back on to preserve the wine for a second or third day. This delicious Pinot Gris (the same grape as Pinot Grigio) leads with a big whiff of fresh cut pears as you explore a wine loaded with ripe fruit flavors. The natural acidity and texture keep the palate refreshed through a long ride, with touches of lime and wet stone along the way. This is a terrific value and a wonderful white wine for fall sipping. Hang onto a few bottles for that Thanksgiving turkey.

13%; $16 (Willamette Valley)

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