With less concentration than the more powerful Maysara 2007, this tastes of melon, grapes, and has some volatility in the nose that lifts the flavors slightly through the finish.——P.G.(12/15/2009)—— 86

Pinot Blanc may be the most underrated grape in Oregon; it straddles the line between Pinot Gris and Chardonnay—at least the good ones do. This is a good one. It’s full, loaded with pear-flavored fruit, ripe and round yet retaining its acids and focus. Spicy highlights creep into the finish, and there are even some noticeable tannins, a bit unusual in a white wine, that add definition to the expansive finish.——P.G.(11/15/2008)—— 89