Archery Summit - Vireton Pinot Gris - Willamette Valley region_North Holland

Archery Summit - Vireton Pinot Gris - Willamette Valley region_North HollandOverview: Gary Andrus launched Archery Summit in 1993, infatuated by Pinot Noir and the capacity the Willamette Valley seemed to have for it. The Dundee Hills in particular caught his eye, because it shares similar growing conditions with Burgundy, France, and some of the most acclaimed Pinot Noir vineyards on earth. A veteran winemaker with a rsum full of award winning Napa Valley wines, Andrus sharpened his craft at sister winery Pine Ridge

It's made by the same firm that makes Mezcales de Leyenda and is aimed at the cocktail crowd

With its enticing caramel colour

Toffee And Caramel Notes With Some Golden Apple And Pear

the Legend is part of the brand's "Welsh Dragon" range of 41% ABV expressions (versus their signature 46%)

and Japanese oak casks

The obvious citrus botanicals are smooth

Tasting Notes:  Blackberry and damson plum flavors are laced with notes of loam

Light Mouthfeel

Fig Martini – Pair with dry vermouth and garnish with lemon peel

From this splendored hill

and savored

making it perfect for sipping or adding it to a premium cocktail