King Estate Oregon Pinot Gris 2007 Pairs Well at The Lobster

Wine writer enjoys the fresh, citrusy notes of this Oregon white wine with his seafood lunch.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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After starting with a Rioja, the author ordered a glass of King Estate Oregon Pinot Gris 2007 to accompany his clam chowder and sea scallop dish at The Lobster restaurant in Santa Monica. He found the wine to have a light straw color, green apple and citrus aromas, and zippy, fresh citrus flavors that complemented the seafood well.

Why it matters

The review highlights how a well-chosen white wine from Oregon's Willamette Valley can enhance a coastal California seafood dining experience, showcasing the versatility of Pinot Gris as a food-friendly varietal.

The details

The King Estate Pinot Gris is described as having a light straw color, green apple and citrus aromas on the nose, and zippy, fresh citrus flavors on the palate with a good minerality that lasts through the finish. The author found it to be a good pairing for his clam chowder and sea scallop dish at The Lobster restaurant.

  • The wine tasting took place during a lunchtime visit to The Lobster restaurant in Santa Monica.

The players

King Estate

An Oregon winery known for producing high-quality Pinot Gris and other Willamette Valley varietals.

The Lobster

A seafood-focused restaurant located in Santa Monica, California.

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What they’re saying

“After quaffing a Rioja as an opener and warming up a bit in the cool Santa Monica lunchtime breeze, my visit to The Lobster turned toward more appropriate fare.”

— Randy Fuller, Wine writer (nowandzin.com)

The takeaway

This review demonstrates how a well-chosen Oregon Pinot Gris can complement a coastal California seafood meal, highlighting the versatility and food-pairing abilities of this white wine varietal.