coelho renovacao pinot gris (willamette valley)

點擊次數：1958

Fermented in a mix of stainless steel barrels and neutral oak barrels, this was fermented with native yeast and given sur lie aging. It went through 100% malolactic fermentation, which has softened the mid-palate, a mix of lemon, grapefruit and Satsuma orange. There are still traces of phenolic bite, but those citrus rind flavors have been well rounded also, though this carries some heat in the finish.——P.G.(10/1/2010)—— 88

A welcome renaissance in low-alcohol white wines from Oregon may be more a function of the wet 2007 harvest than any genuine dedication to revealing lost, subtle flavors, but in any event, it is a boon for any consumer who likes a Euro style. This could be Italian or French; it could be Portuguese (where Coelho’s owners trace their ancestry). It’s very tart and elegant, loaded with mineral and citrus, Asian pear and hints of grapefruit.——P.G.(4/1/2009)—— 88

Coelho’s owners are of Portuguese descent and Renovacao translates as renewal. This is a lively bottle of white wine that will certainly renew your interest in whatever food you are serving it with. It has subtleties of citrus rind, Asian pear, sweet grass, pink grapefruit and Meyer lemon, nicely mingled and set against brisk acids.——P.G.(7/1/2008)—— 88