Seven Sails Vineyard, nestled in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon at 13285 NW Germantown Rd, offers theatrical, musical, and gastronomic adventures paired with outstanding wines. Seven Sails is the name we chose to honor Tall Ship Royaliste, an interpretation of a ketch rigged privateer gunboat typical of those in service between 1755 to 1812. As we continue our restoration on the Multnomah Chan
nel of this fine wooden vessel from Nova Scotia, we strive to create wine equally as intriguing. It is the perfect compliment to any meal, but pairs best with good company and an adventurous spirit. www.facebook.com/TallShipRoyaliste
Pinot gris is a white grape variety whose name is derived from the French words for "pine" and "grey" because of the grapes typical greyish- blue color. It's complicated but in short, pinot gris/grigio emerged as a mutation of pinot noir, thousands of years ago. Although pinot grigio (Italian) and pinto gris (French) are made from the same grape, it is the climate, soil and wine growing area or "terroir" that makes these two wines so very different. Pinot gris, grown in the cooler climes of Alsace and also now of Oregon, are crisper, fuller and more aromatic, offering complex flavors of tree fruits and even almonds. Like Alsace, it is Oregon's "terroir" that makes our pinot gris a sought after treasure. We're sure you will particularly savor the select bottles of Seven Sails Pinot Gris from our little Tualatin Mountain vineyard.
