Palate Press Wine of the Week: 2010 Ghost Hill Cellars Pinot Noir Blanc

Clear, bright, medium-light straw color. Clean nose with youthful medium intensity aromas of mango, banana, fresh fennel, peach pit, and ginger. Dry on the palate, medium body, with medium-high acidity but a round texture. Flavors of pineapple, sliced yellow apple, cooked pear, candied lemon rind, and pink apples. Pair with pineapple and bourbon glazed salmon. Recommended.

WHO: Ghost Hill Cellars
WHAT: Pinot Noir
WHERE: Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon
WHEN: 2010
HOW MUCH: $25 (Media sample)