2017 Pinot Gris

Tasting notes:

 

• "Gleaming golden yellow, the Pinot Gris presents earthy aromas of autumn leaves and ripe grapes on the nose. With some aeration, notes of juicy apricots follow, accompanied by a touch of minerality. On the palate it is soft and minerally with a delicate sweetness-to-acidity ratio, a fancy minerality and a firm, sleek body, crowned by a touch of smoky bacon and spice on the finish"

 

Wine info:

 

• Vintage: 2017 Pinot Gris
• Appellation: Rogue Valley (AVA), Oregon
• Aging: Stainless Steel Fermented/Aged
• Chemistry: pH 3.34; TA 6.9 g/lt
• Alcohol: 13.9%
• Residual Sugars: 0.6%

 

Grapes/Harvest info:

 

• Varietal: 100% Pinot Gris
• Clone: unknown
• Root Stock: Riparia
• Certified: LIVE independently certified
• Harvest Date: 25 Sep 2017

 

Bottling info:

 

• Production: 124 Cases
• Date Bottled: 31 May 2018
• Date Released: 30 Jun 2018

SIPPABILITY: Our Pinot Gris is delicious sipped solo.

 

Our 2017 Pinot Gris pairs well with:

 

• Meat:
  • Backyard barbecue.
  • Lamb.
  • Pork dishes.
  • Rich veal.
  • Sauerbrauten.
  • Seared steelhead with fresh herbs.
• Poultry:
  • Simple oven roasted chicken.
  • Lemon chicken.
• Fish:
  • Seared or grilled fish.
  • Meaty fish.
  • Clams casino.
• Cheese: 
  • Cream sauces.
• Vegetables:
  • Roasted veggies, cauliflower purée.
  • Hot & sour soup.
• Dessert:
  • Brioche.

NAME: Pinot Gris.

 

PRONUNCIATION: "pee noh gree".

 

ORIGIN: France, Burgandy.

 

NOTABLE REGIONS: Alsace, Germany, Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Russia & USA (CA, OR).

 

GRAPE COLOR: Dappled gray-blue.

 

WINE COLOR: Pale copper.

 

WINE SWEETNESS: Dry.

 

OAK: Typically not aged.

 

BODY: 

 

TANNIN: Minimal.

 

ACIDITY: Low acidity.

 

ABV (Alcohol By Volume): 13.9%.

 

FRUIT TASTE: Notes of pears, green apples, stone fruit, tropical fruit and sweet spices.

 

OTHER TASTE: Notes of earthy minerality and a stron spicy finish.

 

AROMA: Aromas of honeysuckle give way to citrus fruits, peaches & nectarines.

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