Seattle Times Wine Pick of the Week: 2008 Acrobat Pinot Gris by Paul Gregutt
Seattle Times. Sunday, October 25th, 2009.
Wine Pick of the Week: Acrobat 2008 Pinot Gris; $12
“Oregon’s King Estate is the country’s largest producer of pinot gris, and this is their newest, a value-priced offering with a slight hint of residual sugar and moderate alcohol (12.2 percent). Its ripe, fresh, spicy pear flavo…rs and crisp natural acids make it a surefire food wine. Turkey anyone?” by Paul Gregutt.”
Bill Daley for the Chicago Tribune: Meet food-friendly, fruity pinot gris
Bill Daley, wine columnist for the Chicago Tribune, published some great reviews of King Estate Signature Pinot Gris and Acrobat Pinot Gris by King Estate. Two of his 3 “Winning Whites” with 3 corkscrew reviews!
“Winning whites from Oregon
Oregon pinot gris bested its California competition in a blind tasting of seven newly released wines. Indeed, the wine panel gave these whites from the Beaver State the top three positions.
2008 King Estate Pinot Gris Signature Collection : From Oregon, a lively white with a very aromatic nose and softly ripe flavors of pear and honey spiked with a green apple zip. Serve with fried chicken, scampi, seafood quiche. Three corkscrews, $17
2008 Acrobat Pinot Gris: A lower-priced pinot gris from Oregon’s King Estate, this white has a voluptuous profile, with a creamy texture, a buttery peach flavor and a tangy finish. Serve with broiled trout, barbecued chicken, grilled halibut. Three corkscrews, $12″