Tantalus 2024 Pinot Gris 750ml

The 2024 freeze presents Tantalus with a chance to look elsewhere for fruit, hence the appearance of an Oregon Pinot Gris, the first ever Gris bottled at the property. It comes from the organic Stoneridge Vineyard in Willamette's Ribbon Ridge, planted in 1985. It was fermented in an assortment of containers, older barriques, puncheons, and stainless steel tanks. The nose has an attractive scent of pear, lemon, and grapefruit pith with a nice mineral underside and a fresh finish. Love the balance here. Seafood, anyone? Stock up.

Score: 91 points -- Anthony Gismondi, gismondionwine.com, 2025