a fine bottle, roughly half pinot gris, half gewürztraminer, from the celilo vineyard. the pg is 25 years old; it's a blend that works really well in vintages where the vineyard gets sufficient heat, and 2009 was just about perfect. partially barrel fermented, it sends up scents and flavors of citrus—lime and orange—with a pleasing roundness from roughly one percent residual sugar.
Alba Cor White