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Vintages

2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992

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Winemaker's Notes

This beautiful, pale platinum Pinot Gris displays rich aromas of melon, peach, and passion fruit accented by hints of guava and floral spice.

Flavors of melon, nectarine, banana, and tropical fruits abound throughout, with a note of anise mid-palate. Bright and crisp, this wine has excellent acid balance and provides a soft, lingering finish. Suggested retail: $13.00

Technical Notes

Final Analysis: 12.8% alcohol; TA: 0.61 g/100ml; pH: 3.23

Fermentation: 100% stainless steel, temperature controlled tank fermentation. 4% malolactic fermentation.

Aging: 80% sur lie aged for six months. 8% aged in neutral French oak barrels for six months. 6% aged in large oak ovals for three months.

Growing Season
The 1997 year provided Oregon with an ideal, sunny growing season. Bud break and flowering occurred without incidence and gave insight into what was to become a great vintage.

Throughout the summer months, Oregon received moderate amounts of rainfall, providing nutrients to most dry irrigated vineyards. Although the harvest was punctuated by substantial amounts of rainfall, the fruit arrived clean and mature.

King Estate chose to thin both its own and contracted pinot gris/grigio vineyards up to four times during the summer months in order to reduce volume and increase quality.
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