2002 Russian River Valley Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris produces a white wine with a varied hue, extending from a pale green to straw to a rose color. The wine style ranges from crisp, light and dry, such as those produced in northern Italy (where Pinot Gris is called Pinot Grigio), to richly, textured, aromatic wines from France's Alsace region (where Pinot Gris is called Tokay d'Alsace).
At Inman Family Wines we craft a stylish and distinctly individualistic Pinot Gris that represents the unique growing conditions of the Russian River Valley. Our cool region and well-drained soils ripen the grapes slowly, allowing fully mature flavors to develop while preserving a crisp, elegance.
Its delicate aromas, attractive flavors, opulent texture and balanced acidity make Pinot Gris an ideal food wine. The wine pairs nicely with vegetable dishes, appetizers and simply prepared fish such as salmon and halibut and shellfish. Pinot Gris' good acidity and slightly spicy characteristics complement the herbs and spices found in Thai and Indian cuisine.
Winemaker's Notes:
| | Inman Family 2002 Russian River Valley Pinot Gris | | Appellation: | Russian River Valley | | Fruit Sources: | Olivet Grange Vineyard - Pinot Gris clone 146
Saralee's Vineyard - Pinot Gris clone 152 | | Harvest Data: | Harvested by hand September 4, 2002
22.0 Brix
0.8 T.A.
3.35 pH
| | Winemaking: | We pressed whole clusters to add complexity and structure. Prior to fermentation, we settled and racked the juice. After inoculation with the yeast strain T306 (an Australian isolate noted to conserve fruit aromas and flavors), we transferred the juice to neutral French oak barrels and a small, stainless steel fermentation tank. The primary fermentation lasted 19 days at a maximum temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit. During malolactic fermentation we stirred the lees weekly. Prior to bottling we racked and lightly fined the wine, then bottled by hand without filtration on February 25, 2003. | | Wine Facts: | 13.75% alcohol
0.5 T.A.
3.58 pH
73 cases of 12 bottles produced | Tasting Notes:
| | Color: | Pale straw with a hint of green | | Aroma: | Pear, melon with sweet almond blossom and nutmeg highlights. | | Flavor: | White stone fruits (white peaches and nectarines), fresh pear, with hints of citrus, honey, nutmeg and cloves. Medium bodied, with intriguing complexity and a long, balanced finish. |
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