Cooper Mountain Pinot Gris
Cooper Mountain Pinot Gris
Since 1978, Pinot Gris has been rooted in place at Cooper Mountain. Cooper Mountain's flagship Pinot Gris is not too sweet and not too dry - considered the Goldilocks of Cooper Mountain's Pinot Gris efforts.
Wine Production
Organically grown and biodynamic, Cooper Mountain Pinot Gris is aged in 100% stainless steel tanks. Fermented with native yeasts. No additives or fining agents are used in crafting this wine.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, this Pinot Gris has a pronounced aroma of mixed tropical and citrus fruits such as pineapple, mango, lemon, and grapefruit. There are also cooler pear notes that provide a subtle sweetness to the wine. There are mineral notes that give the wine a sense of depth and complexity.
On the palate, this Pinot Gris has a crisp and refreshing mouthfeel with flavors of mixed tropical and citrus fruits such as passionfruit, lime, and orange. The cooler pear notes provide a subtle sweetness that balances the wine's acidity, while the mineral notes provide a sense of depth and complexity to the overall flavor profile. The wine has a medium to long finish with lingering minerality and tropical fruit flavors.
Food Pairing
This refreshing and complex Pinot Gris would pair well with a range of dishes, including seafood, poultry, salads, and vegetarian dishes.
Since 1978, Pinot Gris has been rooted in place at Cooper Mountain. Cooper Mountain's flagship Pinot Gris is not too sweet and not too dry - considered the Goldilocks of Cooper Mountain's Pinot Gris efforts.
Wine Production
Organically grown and biodynamic, Cooper Mountain Pinot Gris is aged in 100% stainless steel tanks. Fermented with native yeasts. No additives or fining agents are used in crafting this wine.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, this Pinot Gris has a pronounced aroma of mixed tropical and citrus fruits such as pineapple, mango, lemon, and grapefruit. There are also cooler pear notes that provide a subtle sweetness to the wine. There are mineral notes that give the wine a sense of depth and complexity.
On the palate, this Pinot Gris has a crisp and refreshing mouthfeel with flavors of mixed tropical and citrus fruits such as passionfruit, lime, and orange. The cooler pear notes provide a subtle sweetness that balances the wine's acidity, while the mineral notes provide a sense of depth and complexity to the overall flavor profile. The wine has a medium to long finish with lingering minerality and tropical fruit flavors.
Food Pairing
This refreshing and complex Pinot Gris would pair well with a range of dishes, including seafood, poultry, salads, and vegetarian dishes.
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About the Vineyard
Cooper Mountain's signature Pinot Gris is sourced from three of the oldest estate vineyards, Johnson School Vineyard, Meadowlark Vineyard, and Old Vines Vineyard. The 40 acres of Johnson School Vineyard are comprised of windblown soils that lay on the Eastern flanks of the Chehalem Mountains AVA, while Meadowlark Vineyard lies at 300 to 400 feet and is defined by volcanic soils. Cooper Mountain’s Old Vines Vineyard was planted on the north side of Cooper Mountain in 1978. Ranging in elevation from 500 to 650 feet, vines on this original site are self-rooted and dry-farmed. Also defined by volcanic soils, Old Vines Vineyard produces wines of complexity and character.
