Joel Gott Oregon Pinot Gris 2018
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Wilfred
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: Whenever I get my hands on a Willamette Valley Pinot Gris, I don't know whether I should approach this from an Alsatian or New World point of view. The 2018 Joel Gott is quite an excellent effort. TASTING NOTES: This wine is alive, bright, and lively. Its aromas and flavors of stone, chalk, and ripe fruit should pair it well with a country pâté. (Tasted: August 28, 2019, San Francisco, CA)
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Wilfred
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Joel Gott, founder of Joel Gott Wines, is a fourth-generation California vintner, entrepreneur, lover of great food and an athlete. Born into a family of California vintners – his grandfather ran Inglenook Winery in the 60’s, and his father founded Montevina Winery in the 70’s – Joel grew up in the vineyards and learned to drive a tractor before he could legally drive a car.
Joel’s first venture in the wine business was the Palisades Market, a boutique grocery store and wine shop in Calistoga that he and his brother purchased in 1993. There, he learned the art of running a business, creating food and selling wine. In particular, he recognized a growing need for quality wines in the under $20 category.
Since Joel Gott Wines was established in 1996, they have selected the best fruit from growing regions in California, Oregon and Washington which they blend to create more balanced, clean, complex and elegant wines. They are geared towards continuing to give customers expressive and food-friendly wines at great prices.