Tag: pinot gris

When Paula and Steve Black founded The Four Graces in the Red Hills of Dundee, Oregon 10 years ago, they set out to make rich, complex wines that elegantly express their unique terroir. For their estate vineyard, they purchased a remarkable 110-acre parcel planted with mature Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc vines: the Red Hills’ three top-grown varieties.

With an elegant French style that fits seamlessly into its lush surroundings, Inn at Churon Winery offers guests a regal experience in the Temecula Valley, California. This unique boutique inn sits atop 12 acres of estate vineyards affording spectacular views of Temecula Valley and the San Gabriel mountains. Lauded by the press (it has been written up in all the major Northern and Southern California papers), the inn offers 19 beautifully appointed guest rooms and five sumptuous suites. Each lovely, wainscoted room features an oversized marbled bathroom with a two-person Jacuzzi tub and separate shower, a fireplace, and a private patio or balcony. A full breakfast is served each morning and a private wine reception is held each evening.

In terms of terroir, the Willamette Valley in is often described as the United State’s answer to Burgundy, and Elk Cove Vineyards has developed a reputation for crafting a refined French-style libation. Although many regions of the U.S. produce stellar Pinot varietals, it’s the temperate climate of the Willamette Valley in Gaston, Oregon that mirrors the exact latitude of France’ s Burgundy region—eliciting Oregon’ s persistent Old World comparison.

Founded in 1974, Chateau Grand Traverse is the oldest and largest commercial winery and vineyards in northern Michigan. It represents the vision of Edward O’Keefe Jr., who despite plenty of contrary advice, uprooted his family from Detroit and moved to the pristine Old Mission Peninsula to plant European vinifera vines. Today, Chateau Grand Traverse produces about 100,000 cases of wine each year, from its vineyards’ multiple sites covering more than 200 scenic acres.

Tucked in an idyllic spot just outside of Boonville, California, Breggo Cellars presents a portfolio that must be tasted to be believed. The wines are made from premium Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay sourced from the finest vineyards across Anderson Valley. Winemaker Ryan Hodgins, who agreed to be part of the team to start the winery in 2005, couldn’t believe his good fortune.