Vintage Character 2023 Underwood Pinot Gris, Oregon is a dry Oregon AVA white wine made from Pinot Gris, a grape that thrives in the state’s long daylight hours and cool evenings. In Oregon, warm summer days balanced by Pacific-influenced nights help preserve freshness while allowing generous fruit development, and this style is especially appealing for its bright, easygoing value. Sourced across Oregon rather than from a single subregion, the wine reflects the state’s broader signature of lifted acidity, clean fruit, and a quietly mineral edge shaped by a patchwork of marine sedimentary, volcanic, and alluvial sites.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The profile is crisp and energetic, opening with green apple, Bosc pear, white peach, citrus zest, and melon, followed by subtle floral notes and a light wet-stone nuance. On the palate it is medium-bodied yet refreshing, with supple texture, bright acidity, and a clean, dry finish that makes it highly versatile at the table. Pair it with grilled lemon-herb chicken, shrimp tacos with avocado, or sushi rolls; the wine’s fruit clarity and freshness make it an effortless partner for lighter, savory dishes.
Winery Background Union Wine Co. was founded in 2005 by Ryan Harms with a deliberately unpretentious vision: to make well-crafted Oregon wine that is accessible, consistent, and rooted in everyday drinking pleasure. The winery became especially known for bringing quality Oregon wine to a wider audience through both bottle and can formats, helping redefine how premium regional wine can be enjoyed. Its approach combines careful sourcing from established Oregon vineyards with clean, modern winemaking designed to preserve aromatics and purity, giving Underwood its reputation as a dependable, approachable expression of contemporary Oregon wine.