Pinot Gris Grand Estates
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled halibut, roasted chicken with herbs, fresh spring salads
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted in the heart of Washington's Columbia Valley, the Columbia Crest Grand Estates Pinot Gris is a beautiful testament to a landscape shaped by cataclysmic history. Thousands of years ago, the Missoula Floods swept through the region, leaving behind deep, sandy-loam soils that force grapevines to dig deep for nutrients. In this semi-arid desert, the mighty Columbia River acts as a crucial thermal regulator, while the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts—hot, sunny days followed by crisp, cool nights—allow the Pinot Gris grapes to ripen fully while retaining their vibrant, natural acidity. To preserve this pristine fruit character, the winemakers utilize cool fermentations in stainless steel, often allowing the wine to rest briefly on its fine lees to develop a subtle, textured complexity that balances its bright, stone-fruit and citrus profile.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1983 in Paterson along the sun-drenched banks of the Columbia River, Columbia Crest has played a pivotal role in establishing Washington State as a premier world-class wine region. Situated in the heart of the Columbia Valley and Horse Heaven Hills, the estate benefits from ideal growing conditions characterized by warm diurnal shifts and well-draining soils. The winery focuses on precision viticulture and modern cellar craft to produce wines of remarkable consistency, depth, and accessibility. Columbia Crest is celebrated for its rich, structured Cabernet Sauvignon, plush Merlot, and vibrant Chardonnay, featured prominently across acclaimed ranges such as Grand Estates, H3, and the flagship Walter Clore Private Reserve.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Gris
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13%