Technical Details

Composition:
100% Pinot Grigio

Vineyard Sources:
58% Alisos Vineyard
42% Clover Creek Vineyard

Production: 434 cases
Alcohol by volume: 12.5%
pH: 3.26
Titratable acidity: .60 g/100 ml.
Cellaring potential: One to two years
Bottle price: $$19

This year’s release is once again produced from our two favorite sites for Pinot Grigio, Clover Creek Vineyard in Santa Ynez, and Alisos Vineyard in Los Alamos. The grapes at Alisos were harvested on September 4^th at a low sugar level of 20.2 Brix. The grapes at Clover Creek were harvested on September 20^th, at 23.6 Brix. The wines were fermented separately, but then blended after fermentation. They were aged for a short time in stainless steel before being bottled in mid-January.

The wine has a very forward nose, with aromas of ripe pears, spiced apples and custard. On the palate the wine is immediately rich and round with flavors of poached pears and melons. The excellent acidity provides a lively quality to the mid-palate and finish. The finish is round and lingering.

Enjoy this wine with a variety of foods including seafood salads, prosciutto wrapped melons, and broiled seafood in white wine sauce.