Anne Amie Two Estates Pinot Gris

Anne Amie Two Estates Pinot Gris is a Willamette Valley white wine made from Pinot Gris grapes sourced from two estate vineyards, bottled at 12.9% ABV in a standard 750ml format. What distinguishes this bottling is its dual-vineyard sourcing from LIVE-Certified Sustainable sites in two distinct Willamette Valley sub-appellations, producing a wine with layered aromatics and striking mineral tension.

Quick Facts: ABV: 12.9%  |  Origin: Willamette Valley, Oregon  |  Varietal: Pinot Gris  |  Winery: Anne Amie Vineyards

Production & Heritage

Anne Amie Vineyards farms two estate properties in the northern Willamette Valley: the Anne Amie Estate in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA and the Twelve Oaks Estate in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. Both sites hold LIVE-Certified Sustainable status, reflecting a commitment to ecological farming practices in the vineyard. Yields are dramatically reduced to concentrate depth and complexity in the fruit, and harvest begins early to preserve bright natural acidity — a hallmark of the Two Estates bottling that separates it from riper, more fruit-forward Oregon Pinot Gris wines.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with intensely aromatic powdery floral notes and citrus blossom, moving into layers of Asian pear, clementine, and a delicate hint of rose petal. Yellow apple and wet stone form an inviting mineral backdrop.

Taste: The entry delivers a pretty inner sweetness alongside Meyer lemon and candied citrus tones. Mid-palate, tactile mineral notes emerge and interweave with tart orchard fruits — pear and key lime come forward with clarity. The overall impression is one of balanced tension between fruit generosity and stony, mineral-driven structure.

Finish: Crisp and mouthwatering, the finish lingers with sour green apple resonance and clean minerality. It closes with good length and a refreshing quality that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Two Estates Pinot Gris

Serve well chilled at 45–50°F to highlight the wine's aromatic lift and mineral character; it drinks beautifully on its own as an aperitif or alongside a meal. A Spritz made with this wine, a splash of sparkling water, and a grapefruit peel plays to its citrus and floral profile. It also works in a Hugo Cocktail, where its rose petal notes complement elderflower liqueur, and in a White Wine Sangria built around stone fruit and fresh herbs, where its pear and apple character adds complexity without heaviness.

Best For

• Weeknight dinner pairing with lighter fare like seafood or salads
• Bringing to a summer gathering where versatility matters
• Introducing someone to premium Oregon Pinot Gris
• Pairing with Pacific Northwest cuisine at home

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Two Estates Pinot Gris taste like? This wine leads with bright citrus and orchard fruit — Meyer lemon, pear, and clementine — layered over a crisp mineral backbone. Floral aromatics and a mouthwatering, tart green apple finish give it notable complexity for the variety.

How does Two Estates Pinot Gris compare to King Estate Pinot Gris? Both are prominent Oregon Willamette Valley Pinot Gris wines, but Anne Amie's Two Estates expression draws from two distinct sub-AVA estate sites (Yamhill-Carlton and Chehalem Mountains), which tends to produce a more mineral-driven, structured style. King Estate sources from a large single estate in the southern Willamette Valley, often yielding a slightly rounder, fruit-forward profile.

Is Two Estates Pinot Gris good for beginners? Its approachable fruit profile and moderate 12.9% ABV make it an excellent entry point for those exploring Oregon white wines. The wine is flavorful without being overwhelming, with enough complexity to reward closer attention.

Where is Two Estates Pinot Gris made? It is produced by Anne Amie Vineyards in the Willamette Valley, Oregon, using fruit from the Anne Amie Estate in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA and the Twelve Oaks Estate in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. Both vineyards sit in the northern portion of the Willamette Valley, one of Oregon's most celebrated winegrowing regions.

What foods pair well with Two Estates Pinot Gris? Grilled white fish or halibut matches the wine's minerality and citrus lift. Dungeness crab or shrimp ceviche complement its bright acidity. Thai green papaya salad mirrors its tart fruit notes. Soft, creamy cheeses like chèvre echo the wine's textural palate. Roasted chicken with herbs bridges its orchard fruit and mineral tones.

What sizes does Two Estates Pinot Gris come in? The standard bottling is available in 750ml format.

Is Two Estates Pinot Gris worth the price? Two Estates Pinot Gris positions as a mid-range Oregon Pinot Gris that punches above its price tier thanks to estate-grown, sustainably farmed fruit from two respected sub-appellations. For drinkers who value terroir-driven character over simple fruit, it delivers real substance.

Why Two Estates Pinot Gris?

The defining advantage of this wine is its dual-estate sourcing from two geographically and geologically distinct Willamette Valley AVAs, giving the winemaker a broader palette of flavors and textures to blend from. LIVE-Certified Sustainable farming and deliberately low yields ensure concentrated, site-expressive fruit rather than diluted volume production. Wine Enthusiast described the wine as a "complex, nicely detailed wine" with notable aromatic depth and textural interest — not a throwaway description for an Oregon Pinot Gris at this level. For anyone seeking a white wine that genuinely reflects its place of origin while remaining versatile at the table, this is a compelling choice within the Oregon Pinot Gris landscape.