This Pinot Gris from the Willamette Valley represents a great example of the quality of fruit harvested from the ‘08 vintage.

It’s packed with layered flavors of honeydew, melon, green apple and peach, then finishes with a long, lingering brightness of acidity.

Those who really enjoy white wine with a good dose of acidity and fruit-forward flavors will love this wine, and if you’re looking for a good food pairing, you can’t go wrong with shrimp scampi, crab cakes, or your favorite seafood dish.

If you’re curious about the name, Soléna is the combination of the Spanish and French words Solana and Solene, celebrating the sun and the moon, and the name that the winery owners Laurent and Danielle gave to their daughter. Lucky girl! 1,507 case production ~Pamela Heiligenthal

Rating: 88 | $20 | 13.5% ABV

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