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2005 Domaine Pinot Gris
 100% Pinot Gris Grapes Grown On Our Estate's Certified Organic Vineyards
Winemaker's Notes
Color: Luscious, pale straw.
Aroma: Honeysuckle, spice, orange peel, tropical fruit, pear, and honey.
Flavors: Creamy and rich, viscosity. Lemon, pineapple, and spice.
Technical Notes
| % Blend |
PG Clone |
Block |
Vine Age |
Soil |
Trellis System |
| 30% |
146/152 |
20A |
11 years |
Bellpine |
Vertical |
| 29% |
146 |
15C |
10 years |
Bellpine |
GDC |
| 18% |
146 |
18C |
11 years |
Bellpine |
GDC |
| 10% |
152 |
18B |
11 years |
Bellpine |
GDC |
| 10% |
146 |
18B |
11 years |
Bellpine |
GDC |
| 3% |
152 |
19A |
9 years |
Bellpine |
Lyre |
Final Analysis: 13.2% alcohol; TA: 0.60 g/100 ml; pH: 3.35
Harvest & Fermentation: Harvested October 12 – October 20, 2005 and whole cluster pressed. Stainless steel, temperature controlled tank fermentation in closed top fermenters until November 17th.
Aging: Small lots were stirred weekly in stainless steel tanks from end of fermentation until early June 2006.
Production: 9,703 Cases (6-Pack)
Growing Season
2005 was indeed another great vintage. Bud break started early in most vineyards but flowering was about normal for Oregon – between the first and second week in July. Poor weather conditions during flowering resulted in low yields for many vineyards in the Willamette Valley. Fortunately, Mother Nature was kinder at King Estate and we had normal to high yields complemented by excellent quality. Fruit maturity progressed at a nice slow pace giving the vines time to develop optimum varietal characteristics. Harvest at King Estate lasted from September 30th until October 22nd.
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