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1999 Reserve Pinot Gris
Winemaker's Notes
This delightful, light straw Reserve Pinot Gris exhibits passion fruit aromas consisting of papaya, and mango accented by honey, tangerine, peach, pear, and a waif of spring flowers. Flavors of melon, papaya, tangerine, and passion fruit abound throughout. Medium bodied with good viscosity, this wine possesses a solid acid structure and finishes with a long, elegant finish. Suggested retail: $20.00
Technical Notes
Final Analysis: 13.4% alcohol; TA: 0.58 g/100ml; pH: 3.26
Fermentation: 100% stainless steel, temperature controlled tank fermentation. No malolactic
fermentation.
Aging: 100% sur lie aged for 10 months. 56% aged in large oak ovals for six months.
Production: 3,380 cases
Growing Season
Bud-break this year started mid-April for most Oregon vineyards, a mere 5-10
days behind 1998’s schedule. Yet, the cold, dry month of May slowed the physiological growing process and therefore, flowering didn’t occur until the first week of July.
During berry set, a fair amount of shatter occurred indicating that berries were insufficiently pollinated. As a result, the surviving berries were slightly larger with an average number of seeds per berry at 2-3.
The month of July presented Oregon with ideal growing temperatures, not too hot, not too cold, and very dry. With a cool, dry spring and a mild summer, Oregon vineyards entered the veraison process around September 10th.
Harvest commenced on October 1st and finished around November 5th, presenting Oregon wineries with clean, dry fruit that was loaded with beautiful color, and intense aroma and flavor precursors.
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