Antiquum Farm 2021 Willamette Valley "Alium" Pinot Gris

The Alium Pinot Gris may be one of the more exciting wines I've tried in some time. It sees full skin contact for forty days throughout a long, slow fermentation, spends five months on lees and is aged in neutral oak barrels. It's a deep copper in the glass, with layered herbaceous, savory aromatics and some red fruit along with hints of citrus and more tropical fruit. The palate is structured and evolving with profound texture and a long finish more reminiscent of Pinot Noir than Pinot Gris. This is a must try for fans of Ramato style Pinot Gris and should continue to age gracefully for years.