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2007 Domaine Pinot Gris
 100% Pinot Gris Grapes Grown On Our Estate's Certified Organic Vineyards
Winemaker's Notes
Color: Pale straw.
Aroma: Tangerine, pineapple, grapefruit, melon, and spice.
Flavor: Citrus, apple, peach, with a spicy mineral finish.
Mouthfeel: Incredible balance between fruit and acid, crisp and clean, yet smooth and round.
Technical Notes
| % Blend |
PG Clone |
Block |
Vine Age |
Soil |
Trellis System |
| 26.78% |
146 |
18a |
13 years |
Bellpine |
VSP |
| 25.34% |
146 |
15c |
12 years |
Jory |
GDC |
| 12.51% |
146/152 |
5a |
11 years |
Jory |
GDC |
| 9.43% |
146 |
17a |
12 years |
Bellpine |
VSP |
| 6.7% |
146/152 |
15b |
12 years |
Jory |
GDC |
Remaining 19.24% made from Blocks/PG Clones that contributed less than 5% each
Final Analysis: 13.0% alcohol; TA: 0.65 g/100 ml; pH: 3.31
Harvest & Fermentation:Harvested September 29th – October 8th, 2007 and whole cluster pressed. Stainless steel, temperature controlled tank fermentation in closed top fermenters until November 8th
Aging:Small lots were aged in stainless steel tanks from end of fermentation until early May 2008
Growing Season
Anyone concerned about Oregon’s reputation as a cool climate grape growing region can relax – 2007 got things back to normal. The season started typically with normal bud break and by June 27th every block on the estate was in full bloom. In spite of scattered showers, the fruit set was normal and occurred during the first week of July. Although the cumulative degree day totals were only slightly below the average for Oregon in general, what distinguished 2007 was in how those days were distributed. While considered a cool climate growing zone, Western Oregon often experiences a number of extreme heat days (days greater than 95°) every summer and very little rainfall from July through mid-September. In 2007 however, summer showers occurred sporadically throughout the growing season and few if any high heat events were recorded, contributing to a cool, even season. Harvest began on September 28th and was completed in early October. The result is a more typical Oregon vintage than 2005 or 2006, with wines of moderate alcohol levels, good acidity and lots of fresh, bright fruit.
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