Ken came over with his wines and we were in for a pleasant surprise. Here's a small Estate winery with some well priced and Most pleasant wines. The well balanced Pinot gris has lots of creamy pear and creamy white peach flavors and scents, along with crisp green apple, hints of melon, and refreshing mineral notes in the finish.

Just across 99W from Van Duzer Winery, this Pinot gris shares some flavor and style of the excellent Van Duzer Pinot gris. We'll have to check with them on the soil types- maybe they're both the same. No matter the soils, this is a really delightful gris and a lovely wine. -jy

From the winery:

Pinot Gris is really making a name for itself, especially in Oregon. Our past vintages have been very well received and medaled in all competitions that we've entered them in! Similar in appearance to the Pinot Grigio grape, our Pinot Gris is more Alsatian, with a hint of sweetness yet dry with incredible structure, richness, minerals & smooth texture. The bright fruit up front is framed by hints of melon and pear and a delicious aroma.

Surprising round mouth feels give way to a wonderfully balanced acidity in the back of the palate. Enjoy with pasta, salads and seafood. With beautiful fruit up front and balanced acidity on the finish, this is a wine for all occasions.

Located between Canary Hill Vineyard and Carter Vineyard, Kathken's 40 acre vineyard produces small amounts of Estate Pinot noir, Pinot gris, and a dessert wine made from Pinot gris.