Proteus 'Ramato' Pinot Gris
Chehalem Mountains > Willamette Valley > Oregon
Pinot Gris, 2023
A small-batch, lovingly crafted estate of gay-owned Proteus Wines in Oregon's Chehalem Mountains, comes this Ramato, a Pinot Gris that unveils a captivating blush. A traditional Ramato, is a delightful skin contact creation that displays a beautiful rust hue and entices with intriguing aromas of exotic spices mingling with the warmth of sun-ripened and dried fruit. Prepare for a Pinot Gris that transcends the ordinary with this unconventional take on Willamette Valley’s most planted white grape.
Chehalem Mountains > Willamette Valley > Oregon
Pinot Gris, 2023
A small-batch, lovingly crafted estate of gay-owned Proteus Wines in Oregon's Chehalem Mountains, comes this Ramato, a Pinot Gris that unveils a captivating blush. A traditional Ramato, is a delightful skin contact creation that displays a beautiful rust hue and entices with intriguing aromas of exotic spices mingling with the warmth of sun-ripened and dried fruit. Prepare for a Pinot Gris that transcends the ordinary with this unconventional take on Willamette Valley’s most planted white grape.
Chehalem Mountains > Willamette Valley > Oregon
Pinot Gris, 2023
A small-batch, lovingly crafted estate of gay-owned Proteus Wines in Oregon's Chehalem Mountains, comes this Ramato, a Pinot Gris that unveils a captivating blush. A traditional Ramato, is a delightful skin contact creation that displays a beautiful rust hue and entices with intriguing aromas of exotic spices mingling with the warmth of sun-ripened and dried fruit. Prepare for a Pinot Gris that transcends the ordinary with this unconventional take on Willamette Valley’s most planted white grape.
Grape: 100% Pinot Gris
ABV: 12.8%
The Story: Owning Proteus Winery is a profound manifestation of resilience and renewal for Bailey Mayer, who settled in the valley recently to take on the reins of this legacy estate vineyard project. The name, inspired by the Greek god of change, resonates deeply with this journey. After losing his partner to epilepsy, Bailey made the hard decision to leave a life of 17 years in Philadelphia and embark on a new chapter in the breathtaking landscapes of Oregon, bringing his three beloved dogs along for the adventure. This move was not just geographical; it was a pilgrimage to fulfill the dreams the couple shared of living in the Pacific Northwest. Together with near-and-dear-to-our hearts winemaker Bill Snyder, they made this wine as an homage to their shared passion for wine and camaraderie.
Personality: This Ramato embodies a graceful conclusion to the typical Pinot Gris story, revealing a richer, more complex character through its skin-contact journey. It carries a warm, sun-drenched personality with its spiced and dried fruit notes, offering a lingering, memorable presence on the palate.
Harmony: With its sunset hue and lingering spiced fruit notes, is perfect for that moment of golden hour contemplation, as the day gracefully concludes and you savor a unique, flavorful experience. Consider a pairing of cedar roasted salmon, asian cuisine, or lentils.