Jason Hanson wanted an intense Pinot Gris in 2023, so he gave his vines a haircut. Once the grapes began to develop, they were exposed to all the available sunshine of a warm Willamette Valley summer, with very few leaves to protect the grapes from sunshine and wind. The grapes took on a little extra coppery hue, and their skins grew a little thicker than normal. This is a white wine, but if you’re wondering why it has a pale note of faded pink, it’s because this particular batch of grapes had so much color that even a few minutes of skin contact in the press cycle gave this wine a tint. The skins also contributed outrageously rich aromas of ripe peach, apricot and orange, with a hint of wintergreen and a scoop of clay. The texture too was improved, full and tense and creamy, packed solid with flavors of white cherries, peaches, lilacs and bay leaves. This is a white wine, but it’s one with a little extra pop to it. Serve with curry, poultry, potato salad, and polenta dishes.