"Gleaming golden yellow, this 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"
Jonathan Oberlander, Winemaker
2017 Pinot Gris
AWARDS
2019 SavorNW Wine Competition
- "Silver Medal"
2019 West Coast Wine Competition (East Meets West)
- "Silver Medal"
2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition:
- "Silver Medal"
2018 SIP Northwest Wine Competition:
- "Gold Medal"
WINEMAKER NOTES
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/FOOD PAIRINGS
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.
- Meat:
VARIETAL CHARACTERISTICS
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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