The four graces pinot gris willamette valley 2014 wine. Foley food and wine society shop the exchange brands. It reveals notes of nectarine associated with touches of yellow fruit, lemon and a hint of pineapple. The four graces are sustainably farmed, welltended vineyards with the goal of producing rich, elegant, delicious and complex wines. Today the four graces is owned by bill foley and produces pinot noir, pinot gris, and pinot blanc renowned nationally and internationally for their balance, elegance, complexity, and richness.
Those grapes that were slightly riper exhibit floral aromas of day lilies, and fruit aromas and flavors reminiscent of stone fruits peach and apricot. Oregon has also become renowned as an important region for the. Willamette valley, in western oregon, is one of the united state. Grapes picked at the early part of ripening bring flavors of citrus madness with nuances of lemon, pamplemousse, tangerine blossom, and lime zest. The geekery paula marie and steven black named four graces in dundee after their four daughters when they founded the estate in 2003. Foley family wines buys four graces winery in oregon. Willamette valley, in western oregon, is one of the united states most important noncalifornian avas. Wine enthusiast 90 complex aromatics link notes of pine needle, chocolate cherry bark and pepper. The four graces doe ridge estate pinot noir, yamhillcarlton district. Foley family wines buys oregons the four graces wine spectator. Beautiful bright aromas of ripe pineapple, meyer lemon and honeysuckle flower mingle in the glass.
The four graces 2014 pinot noir willamette valley rating and. Join today for immediate access to our database of more than 386,000 wine ratings. Stores and prices for 2014 the four graces pinot noir, willamette valley prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Pinot gris is a whitewine grape originally from the vineyards of burgundy. The four graces offers wines that are estate crafted and defined by the terroir of the dundee hills and yamhillcarlton ava. Estate established in 2003, the four graces is committed to making rich, complex wines where the fruit may be elegantly expressed. Juicy and ripe aromas of honeydew and cantaloupe, stone fruits and fragrant, heady honeysuckle lure the senses with each swirl. It only takes momentsbut it will help you drink better.
The pinot gris and pinot blanc are also outstanding. Foley family wines acquired the four graces in 2016. End of the trail all american wine cellar, whiskey bar. The four graces pinot gris 2014 willamette valley the nose is fruity and quite fine. Four graces pinot gris wine, 750 ml at amazons wine store. The tastings are free if you are a wine club member. Pinot noir specialist is bill foleys first acquisition in willamette valley for his growing wine company. Community tasting notes 2014 the four graces pinot gris.
The winery offers pinot noir as well as small amounts of pinot gris and pinot blanc. The oregon wine industry is continuing to go from strength to strength, with many of their pinot gris and pinot noir wines winning important international awards in recent years. The four graces tasting room is open daily in dundee on highway 99w. Leads with aromas of wild brambles, red currant and douglas fir needles.
Enticing, vibrant, dark rubypurple in color, it presents ripe pomegranate and cranberry on. Buy 2014 four graces pinot noir dundee hills from willamette valley, oregon, and browse saratoga wine exchanges entire selection of today. Pinot noir is by far the most popular and topperforming variety here. The 2014 pinot gris is liquid sunshine, reflective of the beautiful, warm vintage. Juicy and ripe aromas of honeydew and cantaloupe, stone fruits and fragrant.
Feb 09, 2020 the four graces is one of my favorite wineries. Foley family wines, the growing wine business owned by billionaire bill foley, has bought the four graces winery in oregons willamette valley. Flavors are focused and bursting with red and blue fruits, a. Shop four graces pinot gris wine, 750 ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Four graces pinot noir dundee hills 2014 750ml oregon. Four graces pinot gris 2014 from willamette valley, oregon the 2014 pinot gris is liquid sunshine, reflective of the beautiful, warm vintage. The 2014 pinot gris is liquid sunshine, reflective. Along with the lovely applepastry richness come lighter suggestions of pear and peach. This wines rating, tasting notes, price and auction data are only available to members.
Highly acclaimed, the four graces is committed to making rich, complex wines where the fruit may be elegantly expressed. The mouth is plush and round, caressing the palate with fruit forward. The four graces pinot gris 2014 willamette valley vertdevin. In 2014, the 2011 four graces black family estate pinot noir received a platinum medal, one of the top awards from the 2014 winemakers challenge, and the. Foley family estate critics have scored this wine 89 points. In yet another sign that oregon is gaining recognition for its wines, bill foley and foley family wines have purchased the four graces, a producer of pinot noir, pinot gris, and pinot blanc in the dundee hills of oregons willamette valley. An interesting minerality balanced by soft, floral aromas. The four graces pinot gris, dundee hills prices, stores. Four graces pinot gris 2014 750ml oregon, united states. The four graces four graces pinot noir 2014 garys wine. The four graces wines are solid and consistent in quality and compared to some of. The four graces 2014 pinot gris from oregons willamette valley. Enticing, vibrant, dark rubypurple in color, it presents ripe pomegranate and cranberry on the palate, laced by an earthy spiciness.
The four graces 2011 pinot gris grigio true to the varietal, this pinot gris is deliciously bright, fresh and crisp. The silky finish and fresh, fullbodied mouthfeel are indicative of. Named for the four daughters of the black family who originally purchased an existing vineyard in the dundee hills of the willamette valley, the four graces are sustainably farmed, welltended vineyards with the goal of producing rich, elegant, delicious, and complex wines. The four graces you are here home winery list the four graces. The mouth is plush and round, caressing the palate with fruit. Stores and prices for 2014 the four graces pinot gris, dundee hills prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Fuji apples, gooseberries and key limes open up on the palate. Stores and prices for the four graces pinot gris, dundee hills prices, stores, tasting notes.
Nuanced aromas of bing cherries, dried rose petals and white pepper set. In 2014, the 2011 four graces black family estate pinot noir received a platinum medal, one of the top awards from the 2014 winemakers challenge, and the 2010 four graces doe ridge estate pinot noir received 93 points in the wine spectator february 2014 issue. I absolutely love their white wines, pinot gris and pinot blanc. Oregon the beautiful state of oregon has, over the past few decades, become increasingly well known and respected for its wine industry, with several small but significant wineries within the state receiving world wide attention for the quality of their produce. Reviews 0 true to the varietal, this pinot gris is deliciously bright, fresh and crisp. The wines are sold on the website, through a mailing list and through retail channels. Today,the four graces is owned by bill foley and produces pinot noir, pinot gris, and pinot blanc renowned nationally and internationally for their balance, elegance, complexity, and richness.
Apples, lemon zest and hints of honeysuckle on the nose. The four graces pinot gris, dundee hills prices, stores, tasting. Our pinot gris arrived over the two weeks after the first small rain event. Pinot gris from california, oregon by gail appleson special to the postdispatch feb 17, 2016.
The pinot noir and pinot gris from this winery always seem to make it out to the car with us as we leave. Four graces pinot noir 2014 from willamette valley, oregon sparking garnet in color, this willamette valley pinot noir sports aromas of red raspberry and wild strawberry. Rich flavors of shitake mushroom, raspberries and milk chocolate fill the mouth. Stores and prices for the four graces pinot gris, dundee hills prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Thank you for shopping at the wine club, unfortunately we are unable to locate the product you are purchasing. Plump tree fruits carry the weight, with a dash of toastthough the. His finesse is duly noted with each elegant vintage. Mar 31, 2014 foley family wines, the growing wine business owned by billionaire bill foley, has bought the four graces winery in oregons willamette valley, which produces pinor noir, pinot gris and pinot blanc. Oregon pinot noir alphabetical listing wine spectator. Four graces pinot gris 2018 from willamette valley, oregon the 2018 pinot gris is lively and refreshing. They send out several shipments a yearmostly their pinot noir.
Flavors are focused and bursting with red and blue fruits, a hint of cocoa and silky smooth tannins. This dundee hills wine has received good scores from various critics. Bill foley buys oregons four graces winery san francisco. Most of the grapes for oregon wine grow about 60 miles inland from the pacific coast, between two protecting mountain ranges. The item may have recently sold out and gone outofstock, or its possible that the web address of the item may have changed. The four graces 2014 pinot gris willamette valley rating. From the city of portland, it stretches southwards for 120 miles 190km down the eponymous river valley, covering some 3. Foley family estate critics have scored this wine 88 points. Aromas of pineapple, meyer lemon and honeysuckle emerge from the glass. Sparking garnet in color, this willamette valley pinot noir sports aromas of red raspberry and wild strawberry. Complex aromatics link notes of pine needle, chocolate cherry bark and pepper. The winery offers pinot noir as well as small amounts of.
The finish is long, lingering and boasts a balanced acidity and focused tannins. Four graces pinot gris 2015 from willamette valley, oregon true to the varietal, this pinot gris is deliciously bright, fresh and crisp. Home \ wine \ red wine \ pinot noir \ four graces pinot noir willamette, 2018. Among top 3% of all wines in the world 2012 vintage. Additional information on four graces pinot gris 2014. The palate is fruity, mineral, elegant, fat, gourmand, suave, quite precise and offers tension. Lovely notes of black raspberry, shiso leaf and undertones of forest floor on the nose. The four graces 2014 reserve pinot noir dundee hills rating. In 2014, the 2011 four graces black family estate pinot noir received a platinum medal, one of the top awards from the 2014 winemakers challenge, and the 2010 four graces doe ridge estate pinot noir received 93 points in.
View product details 2017 the four graces reserve pinot noir, yamhillcarlton. This reserve begins as a vineyardblock selection, and spends nine months. On the nose apples, hints of honeysuckle and lemon zest greet you. The four graces 2014 pinot noir willamette valley rating. Four graces pinot noir 2014 from willamette valley, oregon sparking garnet in color, this willamette valley pinot noir sports aromas of red raspberry and wild. A few quick thoughts on the 2017 four graces pinot noir from the willamette valley. Aromas of pineapple, meyer lemon and honeysuckle and showcasing luscious flavors of grapefruit, kiwi and lemon zest followed by a bright acidity that lingers on the finish. Based on critic scores and price, this wine represents great value. The 2014 the four graces doe ridge estate pinot noir has lovely notes of black raspberry, shiso leaf and undertones of forest floor on the nose. Buy 2014 four graces pinot gris from willamette valley, oregon, and browse saratoga wine exchanges entire selection of today. Well differentiated from the winerys pinot blanc, this round and fleshy wine offers freshly cut pear fruit with a burst of orange juice and peel. It has a smooth texture with layered flavors of bramble fruit, plum and black tea. On the nose lychee fruit, mandarin, and grapefruit zest mingle with subtle white f.