1999 Signature Vin Glacé - Pinot Gris
Winemaker's Notes
This brilliant, golden straw colored late harvest Pinot Gris presents aromas of sweet pears, apricots, apples, and lemon lime tones. With a sweet entry, and a crisp acid structure, this wine features guava, pear, orange peel, and mint flavors with underlying spice notes. Lemon lime flavors linger throughout the long, sweet finish. Delightful when served with fresh fruit and cheese. Brix at harvest: 34°; Residual Sugar at Bottling: 15.0% Suggested retail: $18.00
Technical Notes
Final Analysis: 11.0% alcohol; TA: 0.95 g/100ml; pH: 3.60
Fermentation: 100% stainless steel, temperature controlled tank fermentation. No malolactic fermentation.
Production Method: Vin Glacé, also known as Ice Wine, is a style of wine made from very ripe frozen grapes. Pressing the frozen grapes produces a very sweet juice, while leaving the frozen water crystals and grape skins behind. The resulting juice is very concentrated in aromas and flavors and demonstrates intense varietal character. Fermentation occurs slowly and is stopped before the wine is fermented dry.
Growing Season
The extended cold wet spring in 1998 reduced the number of pollinated flowers significantly, and thus, yields were down 30-50% statewide. A warm, dry summer growing season led to a normal canopy growth. With a reduction in clusters coupled with a normal canopy growth, the remaining fruit possessed intense aromas and flavors. Most Pinot Noir vineyards carried 1-2 tons per acres.
The weather during harvest was sunny and dry with small amounts of intermittent rainfall. Although tonnage was reduced significantly, the Pinot Noir harvested exhibited excellent color, fresh fruit aromas, and lots of complexity. Individual lots were soft and mature, and possessed very nice tannin profiles.
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