St. Innocent Shea Vineyard Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, USA

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Sporting a nose reminiscent of a large bouquet of flowers studded with day lilies, the 2004 Pinot Gris Shea Vineyard is medium-bodied, deep, and long. Mirabelle plums and hints of apricots are found in its boisterous personality. Drink this fine value over the next 4-5 years. It is heartening to see that Mark Vlossak, St.-Innocent’s winemaker and co-owner, has maintained reasonable prices even after having received considerable praise for his wines over the years.www.stinnocentwine.com; tel. (503) 378-1526

Aged for 14 months on its lees, the big, rich 2003 Pinot Gris Shea Vineyard is a soft, plush wine. Medium-bodied, it offers spicy pears and yellow plums in its suave personality. Drink this notable value over the next 4 years. It is heartening to see that Mark Vlossak, St.-Innocent’s winemaker and co-owner, has maintained reasonable prices even after having received considerable praise for his wines over the years.www.stinnocentwine.com; tel. (503) 378-1526

Produced from yields of 2.6 tons per acre, low for this varietal in Oregon, the spicy white peach, apricot, and flower-scented 2000 Pinot Gris Shea Vineyard has lovely breadth to its medium-bodied, lush personality. This silky-textured wine is loaded with smoky white fruits and spices. Projected maturity: now-2005. "Regardless of what some may say, 2000 is not a great vintage," announced Mark Vlossak, Saint Innocent's owner and winemaker. "It's good, but not in the same league as 1998 and 1999." Consumers should pay particular attention to Saint-Innocent's offerings. Not only are they some of the finest wines made in Oregon but they are among the most reasonably priced.Tel. (503) 378-1526

Harvested at 1.6 tons per acre, the 1999 Pinot Gris Shea Vineyard Vendange Tardive has mineral, spice, candied berry, and sweet tea aromas. This rich, opulent, dense, and palate-coating wine was aged 80% in tank and 20% in oak barrels. It boasts white peach and hazelnut flavors in its deep, medium-bodied personality. Unlike most Oregon whites, this one will require cellaring to fully express itself. Projected maturity: 2004-2010. Tel. (503) 378-1526

The 1998 Pinot Gris Shea Vineyard was produced using methods similar to those of Andre Ostertag. Aged in 20% new oak barrels, and bottled unfiltered, it reveals almond paste and a myriad of spices on the nose. Light to medium-bodied and supple, it is a well-made, marzipan, flower, and pear-flavored wine. Drink it over the next year to two years. Tel. (503)-378-1526.