44 and 6 bottle levels    $22 (member price $19)
100% Pinot Blanc   13.4% ABV

Ted and Mari Gerber bought acreage in remote Illinois Valley (Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon) in 1971, then planted grapevines in 1974, including one of the oldest Gewürztraminer vineyards in Oregon. Along with his second wife and daughter, Mr. Gerber still runs Foris Vineyards which is the southern most winery in Oregon. Its elevation is higher than almost any other Oregon winery, leading to a high diurnal swing, and increased ripeness in their grapes – especially the white grapes. They started selling grapes to wineries in 1977, and opened Foris Vineyards in 1986.  The fruit for this Pinot Blanc is from Cedar Vineyard and Gerber Vineyard.  Aged in stainless steel.  Lemon peel, white flowers, white peach, honeydew melon.

Food Pairing Suggestions:
This elegant white is the perfect partner for pan-seared trout with roasted squash, clammy linguine swimming in a delicate broth, chicken Alfredo pasta, roasted turkey with all the trimmings, Easter ham with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled prawns with garlic and herbs and even quince-glazed pork chops and grilled herb chicken under a brick. This food friendly white is also excellent with classic cheeses like Muenster and Edam or more exotic selections like Garroxta and Caprino Tartufo truffled goat cheese.