This Pinot Gris Rouge from the Acadia Vineyard on Underwood Mountain in the Columbia Gorge AVA is a bold, textural wine with bright fruit and savory complexity. Organically farmed at 1,300 feet on an ancient shield volcano, the vineyard thrives in strong winds, producing thick-skinned grapes that yield rich color, layered aromatics, and natural vitality.
Color: Borderline red with vibrant ruby highlights.
Aroma: Raspberry, bright cherry, cranberry, and herbal nuances.
Palate: Juicy red fruit is balanced by a savory structure, leading to a lingering finish of orange pekoe tea. Textural, layered, and fresh.
Finish: Elegant, savory, and persistent, with subtle tannin and mineral presence.
Vineyard: Acadia Vineyard, Underwood Mountain, Columbia Gorge AVA
Vine Age: 15 years
Farming: Organically farmed, dry-farmed, untended to maintain natural vitality
Vinification: Divided into two fermentations on skins for 21 days; one pressed immediately, the other underwent post-fermentation maceration for 63 additional days. Both aged on lees in neutral oak.
Other Notes: Unfined and unfiltered
This Pinot Gris Rouge is an expressive, terroir-driven wine that defies expectations of the varietal. Bright fruit, herbal complexity, and savory depth make it versatile for both food pairing and standalone enjoyment. Its wild, natural vineyard site gives the wine a sense of energy and authenticity.
Varietal: Pinot Gris Rouge
AVA: Columbia Gorge, Oregon/Washington
Alcohol: 12% ABV
Fermentation & Aging: 21–84 days on skins depending on lot; aged on lees in neutral oak
Farming: Organic, dry-farmed, naturally maintained
SO₂: <20 ppm
Style: Textural, bright, herbal, savory, and layered
