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2006 Domaine Pinot Gris
 100% Pinot Gris Grapes Grown On Our Estate's Certified Organic Vineyards
Winemaker's Notes
Color: Pale straw.
Aroma: Ripe melon, pear, honeysuckle, tangerine/pineapple, and nutmeg spice.
Flavors: Rich/ripe fruits, with concentrated flavors of tropical, stone fruits, and citrus.
Technical Notes
| % Blend |
PG Clone |
Block |
Vine Age |
Soil |
Trellis System |
| 26.1% |
146 |
15C |
11 years |
Bellpine |
GDC |
| 15.3% |
146 |
16G |
13 years |
Bellpine |
VSP |
| 13.6% |
152 |
12D |
12 years |
Bellpine |
Lyre |
| 11.8% |
146 |
15B |
11 years |
Bellpine |
GDC |
| 11.4% |
146/152 |
14A |
11 years |
Bellpine |
GDC |
| 8% |
146 |
16F |
13 years |
Bellpine |
VSP |
| 6.6% |
152 |
12A |
12 years |
Bellpine |
Lyre |
| 2.9% |
146 |
2C |
14 years |
Bellpine |
VSP |
| 2.5% |
152 |
12B |
12 years |
Bellpine |
Lyre |
| 1.8% |
152 |
2E |
14 years |
Bellpine |
VSP |
Final Analysis: 13.9% alcohol; TA: 0.69 g/100 ml; pH: 3.42
Harvest & Fermentation: Harvested September 30th - October 6, 2006 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: 10,288 Cases (6-Pack)
Growing Season
2006 can be characterized as an early vintage. Warm to hot temperatures during bloom provided optimum condition for pollination and fruit set. Warmer than average summer temperatures coupled with ample nutrients and soil hydration allowed the vines to photosynthesize at an excellent rate. There were a few spikes of hot weather during the third week of June, the third week of July, the middle of August, and the early part of September. Harvest at King Estate began on September 27th and was over by October 11th, the previous year October 11th marked the beginning of harvest.
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