Henry Estate is not known for its Pinot Gris because this is only the second year they have produced any significant quantity. It’s a light blush-colored, musk-scented wine, with plenty of pear fruit and spice, good flesh and a crisp follow-through.
— P.G.
(2/1/2002)
This is a quaffable (about 10% alcohol), off, dry white wine, with intense, clean, lovely floral flavors. Citrus and citrus blossom mingle, making it almost like a still version of Prosecco. There is a surprisingly long finish with spicy floral flavors, intense and flavorful.
— P.G.
(8/1/2002)
Dusty, pale coppery color and scents of pears and bubble gum. Ripe, round and fruity, with lots of tropical flavors and some perceptible sweetness.
— P.G.
(2/1/2006)
Displays a tight nose with barnyardy, almost espresso coffee notes. Dark cherry, licorice and earthy flavors mark this engaging wine. Full mouthfeel with a long tannic finish, this is an interesting wine that needs a year or two to fully develop.
— W.E.
(11/15/1999)
This is a reserve style wine that is made in non-reserve years. A step up from their “Umpqua” bottling, with more texture, firm fruit and it moves past light cherry flavors into some tart berry.
— P.G.
(8/1/2002)
Medium-weight, with solid, red cherry, black plum, cedar and cinnamon aromas and flavors. Though a bit too woody and dry for some panelists, others praised the soy and dry-rub spiced fruit on the palate. The very dark close shows lingering toasty oak, pepper and espresso notes. Drink now through 2006.
— W.E.
(10/1/2002)
You’ve got to love the name (there have been Henry II, III and IV’s made, with different blends of grapes). This is 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc, 9% Syrah and 5% Malbec. The nose shows earth and stem first, with some sweet grape and red fruits underneath. Balanced and fruit forward, with plenty of tart acids.
— P.G.
(8/1/2002)