Christine Havens

9.0

20 year-old Pinot Gris? Yes indeed, and from Ed King's own collection. This exceedingly rare 1995 King Estate Oregon Pinot Gris, in flawless condition with no visual signs of oxidation—still perfectly lemon yellow with a clear rim, with mature yet exceedingly lovely notes of caramelized apple, poached pear, furniture lacquer, and later, on opening, marzipan and granulated honey. In the mouth, the acidity is surprisingly intact, vivid, and lends framework to orchard fruit tinged with walnut skins. On a side note, King Estate is currently conducting research to try to figure out why it is that their Pinot Gris ages so well. This and the other vintages I've been lucky enough to taste held up admirably upon opening, and indeed, improved over the course of the evening. Certainly, bottles like this present a compelling argument for the ageability of Oregon Pinot Gris. Sample — 10 years ago

Nathan Adams

Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi

9.2

Mostly King's Grandfather's "mess hall" on the nose. — 11 years ago

with Claire

Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

9.3

1902 Bass Kings Ale. Amazing shape. Beautiful balance between sweet malt and acidity — 12 years ago

with Foster and Abbaye

Eric Hwang

9.4

I met Carol Meredith at James King's house when she introduced her wines to our wine group. I liked this one the best and bought a couple bottles. It has a quality that is hard to describe... — 12 years ago

Amy Elizabeth

9.7

King's Terrace — 13 years ago

Leslie Matheson

9.3

Delicious Okanagan Falls Pinot Noir. It is rich and heavy like an California Pinot. The nose is cherry and the mouth and finish are balanced and smooth. A really nice wine — 10 years ago

Samantha

9.0

Easy to drink, light, fruity; king's day special — 10 years ago

with Rajinder

Vincent Bottreau

9.9

Exceptionnel !!! — 11 years ago

Sara Strysniewicz

9.6

Very fruity. Good with seafood. Had it at King's Fish House on Valentine's Day — 12 years ago

Chelsea Shields

9.7

Amazing dry rose from NC — 12 years ago

Colton Payne

9.1

More tannin than I was expecting. Good hit of cherry and under ripe raspberry. Light whiff of cigar box. Wonderful. — 10 years ago

with Briegel

Francis Huicq

9.5

One of the first bottles put together for HRH Edward VII back in 1903...today known as the King's Ginger Liqueur. Ginger had sufficient time to tame and to combine with the Brandy base which results in a dramatic and glorious Herby character suggesting linden and verbeina. Great digestif! — 11 years ago

Erica Knutson

9.2

From King's Wine Bar — 11 years ago

with Joe

Barry Grossman

9.7

One of my favorite hard to find Paso Cabs to pair with my sous vide ribeye. Nice little birthday pair. — 12 years ago

Abby Pence

10

Sweet Melissa's: March 2011 & 2012 on Sanibel Island, FL — 13 years ago