Cloudline Pinot Gris 2006

Dreyfus Ashby is proud to add Pinot Gris to the Cloudline Cellars portfolio. The

inaugural release, from the exceptional 2005 vintage, was a hit last year and reinforced

the high-value reputation that Cloudline Cellars already enjoys due to the runaway

success of its Oregon Pinot Noir. Vinified under the careful eye of consulting

winemaker Véronique Drouhin-Boss, the 2006 Cloudline Pinot Gris is made in a classic

dry style with a lovely balance of ripe fruit and vibrant acidity. It was bottled under

screwcap and arrives in plenty of time for summer.

Tasting Notes:

The 2006 Cloudline Pinot Gris is a brilliant golden yellow color. A rush of citrus fruits

and white flowers, both in the nose and on the palate, combine to make this a wine of

pure pleasure. With excellent texture and a strong lift from the acidity, it suggests food

pairings with every sip. Try it with most shellfish, cheeses, ceviche, sushi, and spicy

cuisine such as Thai and Indian. Enjoy!

Oregon 2006

An unusually wet Winter and Spring gave way to a gorgeous, warm Summer. After the

smaller 2004 and 2005 vintages, it was a relief to see that 2006 would have higher, more

normal quantities. However, the question is always quality, and though the increased

average heat days had many concerned, in the end, a relatively cool, even picking

season produced an abundance of very high-quality fruit. In fact, the Wine Spectator

immediately highlighted Pinot Gris in its harvest report as a grape to watch from

Oregon in 2006. We think you’ll agree that the 2006 Cloudline Pinot Gris fulfills that

promise.