2002 Signature Pinot Gris
Winemaker's Notes
This beautiful, pale straw Pinot Gris displays aromas of lime, grapefruit, pineapple, and apple, accented with nutmeg spice and honey. This wine has an explosive fruit entrance with flavors of peach, nectarine, and pear, and a rich balanced mouthfeel and acidity with honey and citrus zest on the exit. Suggested retail: $15.00
Technical Notes
Final Analysis: 13% alcohol; TA: 0.63 g/100ml; pH: 3.32
Fermentation: 100% stainless steel, temperature controlled tank fermentation.
Aging: 100% sur lie aged for six months.
Growing Season
The 2002 harvest was, as usual, unique. Slow fruit maturity tested patience and trust with growers and winemakers.
Winter/Spring provided 10 to 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 pinot gris/grigio fruit. “We will release another vintage of outstanding wines,” notes Brad Biehl, King Estate’s General Manager.
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