1994 Signature Pinot Gris
Winemaker's Notes
This pale platinum wine displays intense floral, pear, tropical fruit, and spice aromas with hints of peach and apple. In the mouth the wine is rich and round with flavors of citrus, kiwi, anise, and pear. This Pinot Gris maintains a perfect balance of fruit and acidity throughout its long, spicy finish. Suggested retail: $12.00
Technical Notes
Final Analysis: 12.9% alcohol; TA: 0.62 g/100ml; pH: 3.35
Fermentation: 100% stainless steel, temperature controlled tank fermentation. No malolactic fermentation.
Aging: On lees for 6 months. 15% aged in neutral French oak for 2 months.
Growing Season
The spring of 1995 was warm and sunny during the bloom period resulting in excellent fruit set.
Warm, sunny conditions continued throughout the summer and were abbreviated by occasional showers that helped the vines maintain a good level of vigor, thus avoiding premature vine shutdown.
King Estate's professional maintenance of harvest parameters and standards through a fall punctuated by sporadic rains resulted in pinot gris/grigio fruit that showed intense varietal character in both flavor and aroma.
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