Unsanctioned Pinot Gris (75cl, 12.5%)

Unsanctioned Pinot Gris is an Oregon white wine blending Pinot Gris with Sauvignon Blanc, bottled at 12.5% ABV. It was awarded 92 points from the SF Panel and incorporates 10% Umpqua Valley Sauvignon Blanc, the maximum permitted under state law while still carrying the Pinot Gris designation. The wine sources 90% of its fruit as Pinot Gris from Willamette Valley and 10% Sauvignon Blanc from Umpqua Valley. It is fermented entirely in stainless steel tanks, preserving bright fruit character and crisp acidity without oak influence. The nose opens with lemon drop candy, lime zest, guava, ripe peach, chamomile and white powder sweetness. The palate is juicy with Golden Delicious apple, ripe pear, melon, honey and modest acidity. The finish is medium in length with a gentle mineral undertone and lingering green plantain and lime.