Cedar & Salmon Pinot Grigio
Oregon Pinot Gris, poured cold by a Commack counter for decades.
The story behind Cedar & Salmon
Cedar & Salmon debuted in October 2017 under 3 Badge Beverage Corporation, the independent negociant led by August Sebastiani, a fourth generation California wine man. The fruit comes from cool climate vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and the label carries custom woodcut style prints of cedar and ash trees, a nod to the Pacific Northwest.
The white is 100 percent Pinot Gris, the same grape Europe calls Pinot Grigio, though the Oregon style runs riper and more fruit forward. Grapes are gently pressed, racked clean, and fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel, then held near 50 to 55 degrees with minimal racking. No oak, no vanilla, just crisp acidity. The 2022 bottling took 92 points from The Tasting Panel.
Explore the Cedar & Salmon range
Three expressions from the same Willamette Valley house: the Pinot Gris white plus two reds, all priced for a Tuesday dinner rather than a cellar.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar & Salmon Pinot Gris 750mL | White, Pinot Gris | 12 to 12.5% ABV | Green apple, pear, citrus, nectarine, lemon curd |
| Cedar & Salmon Pinot Noir 750mL | Red, Pinot Noir | About 14% ABV | Bright red cherry, earth, soft tannin |
| Cedar & Salmon Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Red, Cabernet Sauvignon | Not stated | Dark fruit, firm structure, Willamette fruit |
| Cedar & Salmon Pinot Gris, chilled pour | Serving style | Serve at 50 to 55 F | Fridge 30 to 45 minutes before pouring |
| Cedar & Salmon Pinot Gris, oyster table | Serving style | Dry white | Shellfish, grilled salmon, roast chicken, soft cheese |
Which Cedar & Salmon is right for you?
Pricing here stays honest. The Cedar & Salmon Pinot Gris 750mL runs $17.99, a few dollars under the $19 suggested retail, and the Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon both sit at $22.99. That puts the white in the everyday Oregon tier without the markup you see on restaurant lists. If you want to buy Cedar & Salmon online for pickup or local delivery, these are the numbers you will see at the register, no surprises. Call the store at (631) 343-7200 and we will confirm stock before you drive over.
Cold, dry, citrus driven, and it never fights a raw bar.
Light red that handles char without burying the fish.
Firm structure and dark fruit for a grilled ribeye.