Willamette Valley Vineyards White Pinot Noir, 2021

This is an unusual wine created to show the best traits of red and white grapes. Pinot Noir grapes from vineyards at Willamette Valley Vineyards are lightly pressed to get only  the free run juice without the color and tannins from the peels. The wine is then matured in stainless steel and neutral barrels to preserve the fresh fruit. 

Light and bright, almost as clear as water.. White peaches, flowers and lemon creme.Good viscosity on the palate. More body than the color suggests. I like the Chardonnays from this estate, and this wine has many of the same qualities. Medium long, multi-flavored finish. I went back for four more bottles and will enjoy them over the next two or three years.

WVV sells its white Pinot Noir (under the Tualatin label) for $50. My local Costco has the WVV White Pinot for $23.99, an incredible bargain.