Appellation (AVA): Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, OR

Vineyard: Temperance Hill Vineyard

Grapes: 100% Pinot Gris

Soil: Ritner, Nekia

Vinification: Direct pressed and fermented in neutral oak barrels. Aged on the lees for 10 to 12 months with no bâtonnage until bottling.

Tasting Notes: Pineapple, coconut, caramel, white pepper. Crisp granny smith acidity, round yeasty texture, smooth finish. Light to medium bodied and dry.

Service and Food Pairing Suggestion: Pair with seafood dishes that have a bit of heat, such as jambalaya, paella, Portuguese seafood stew, pizza with caramelized onion and chili pepper, or yellow curry.

About the Label: The artist for Maloof’s line of Classic Single Site Single Varietal wines is Kat Freeman. Her artwork depicts some of the aromas and flavors to expect when drinking the wine. For this one, it’s piña coladas.

Organic, sustainable, biodynamic, LIVE-certified, dry farmed.  750 ml. 13.5% alcohol by volume.