Cória Estates Pinot Gris
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Off-dry Pinot Gris from Willamette Valley, Oregon.
- The grapes come from a single Vineyard on the Coria Estate. The vineyard soil is Nekia Clay Loam at an elevation of 640 fasl.
- Post Fermentation on extended Lee’s contact provided this wine with a luscious mouthfeel and creamy texture. Not a typical production rule for our Pinot Gris, but an experiment that proved to provide generous character that leads with a soft center palate and lasting finish.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Gris
Processing: The harvest is machine picked. Yeast fermentation in stainless steel for 45 days. CrossFlow filtration.
Tasting Notes: Showing bursts of pear, honey and grassy notes with a soft and creamy vanilla finish.
PRESS
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Cória Estates is a Mexican-American family-owned vineyard, winery, and tasting room in South Salem, Oregon. They have been growing grapes for more than 20 years in the heart of the Willamette Valley.
The story of Luis & Janice begins with separate family heritages and cultural backgrounds. Luis Coria was born and raised in Mexico spending his early years helping his father on the family farm. At age 14 he ventured further seeking opportunities and eventually found himself in Oregon. Janice grew up in a small town in northern Idaho. In the spring of 1979, while visiting family in Oregon, Janice met Luis and married him two years later. By 1985, they had welcomed two baby girls to the family! By now, Luis felt a need to get back to his farming roots. Today, the vineyard is a mature 104 acres planted in Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Riesling.