Nose
This Pinot Gris opens with intense aromas of honeycrisp
apple, melon and tropical fruits.
Palate
Flavors of guava, peach and a pleasing citrus
finish.
Growing Conditions
The 2016 vintage experienced the best of both worlds with a hot spring and early summer. A cooler than normal end of the ripening season allowed the wines to have ripeness, yet maintain freshness and elegance. The early dry and warm spring, combined with cooler
temperatures in August and September, slowed down
ripening and resulted in the longest harvest on record in
Washington State (August 15-November 15). Overall, 2016 saw very favorable growing conditions,
producing wines with nicely resolved tannins and maturity.
Vineyard source: 100% of the fruit was sourced from Suhadolnik Vineyard in
the Yakima Valley. The 10-year-old vines in this vineyard are planted
southwest facing at an elevation of 1,100 feet. The region’s sunny days and cool evening temperatures
create ideal conditions for intense aroma and flavor
development in the ripening grapes.
Harvest
Pinot Gris grapes were picked at the peak to promote bright
fruit flavors and lively acidity
Winemaking
The fruit went directly to press where the juice was extracted
gently but quickly. The juice was cold settled for two days then racked off solids
to a temperature controlled stainless steel tank where the
wine underwent a cool, 15-day fermentation to retain the
fresh aromatics.
