2002 Reserve Pinot Gris
 100% King Estate Grown Grapes
Winemaker's Notes
This brilliant, light straw Reserve Pinot Gris exhibits aromas of tangerine, peach and mango with accents of floral, pear, apple and honeysuckle.
A rich and expressive tropical entrance with flavors of mango, pineapple and coconut. Great balanced mouthfeel and creamy mid-palate complexity with a honey-passion fruit tone that lingers throughout. Suggested retail: $20.00
Technical Notes
Final Analysis: 13.5% alcohol; TA: 0.61 g/100ml; pH: 3.29
Fermentation: 100% stainless steel, temperature controlled tank fermentation. No malolactic
fermentation.
Aging: 100% sur lie aged for eight months.
Growing Season
The 2002 harvest was, as usual, unique. Slow fruit maturity tested patience and
trust with growers and winemakers.
Winter/Spring provided around 10-15 inches less rainfall than normal. High-pressure weather patterns provided warm days and cool nights during the summer, triggering the transition to Fall, and another excellent harvest.
Using judicious vineyard management practices, we were able to achieve average yields with extremely high quality fruit. “We will release another vintage of outstanding wines,” notes Brad Biehl, King Estate’s General Manager.
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