2011 can be characterized as a late, cool vintage. The
season started slow, with bud break in mid-May, 3-4 weeks behind
average. This delay persisted through flowering, which occurred in
mid-July. Using these indicators as a road map for the rest of the
vintage, our focus turned to managing our vineyard in a way that
would ensure good quality at harvest. Much effort was spent in
making sure shoots were positioned to receive maximum sunlight, and
yields were cropped low for better ripening. Pinot Noir vines were
thinned to one cluster per shoot and Pinot Gris to about 1.5
clusters per shoot. Warmer temperatures in August helped speed up
the ripening process, followed by a cool September during which
complex flavors continued to develop. Decent weather in October
offered a good finish to the season. Most of harvest took place
during the last two weeks of October, one of the latest on
record.
Aging: 100% sur lie aged for five months in
stainless steel temperature controlled tanks
Analysis: 13.0% alcohol, TA
0.74g/100ml, pH 3.14, 0.6% RS
Production: 100,000
Cases
WINEMAKERS TASTING NOTES
Color: Light straw, emerald brilliance
Aroma: Raspberry, grapefruit, honeydew melon, lime zest, floral
notes, and a hint of honey
Flavor: Lemon-lime, green apple, white peach, pineapple, a hint of
spice
Mouthfeel: Viscous mid palate, crisp acid, balanced
finish
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