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1998 Pinot Gris Reserve

From: Wine Spectator, April 30, 2000

Score: 87

King Estate Pinot Gris Oregon Reserve 1998 — $18 Bright and appealing for its generous pear and melon flavors, which linger crisply. Drink now. 4,000 cases made. - H.S.
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From: Tastings, Spring 2001

Score: 87

Pinot Gris, Reserve Willamette Valley 1998 $18
Brilliant straw hue. Pure, high-toned peach and mineral nose. A racy entry leads to a medium-bodied palate with a firm, phenolic edge. Taut and well-structured. May actually be best in six to 12 months.
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From: Wine Press Northwest, Fall 2000

King Estate 1998 Pinot Gris Reserve, Oregon
One of the few reserve pinot gris, this has a rich mouth feel and ripe tropical fruit flavors. This is a big, delicious wine. $18.
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From: The Colorado Wine News, July - September 2000

King Estate
The 1998 Pinot Gris Reserve, Oregon $18, was aged sur lie for 10 months with 56% of the wine being aged in large oak ovals for six months. A nicely rich and sweet nose of melon, lemon, and tropical fruit with floral notes precedes a palate with lemon, green apple, melon, sweet apple, spice, and nuts. The finish is long, medium crisp, and has lots of sweet citrus, apple, and spice.
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From: Restaurant Wine, Issue #78

KING ESTATE, 1998, RESERVE, OREGON, $152 ($19)
Exceptional wine— and great value. The Reserve is richer and more intensely flavored — top quality. No ML. (2000-2001) 800.884.4441
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