Wine Description & Statistics
Santa Barbara County
2010 Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris is grown throughout the world, with Northern Italy perhaps getting the most recognition in recent times. A fairly hearty variety, Pinot Gris is ideally grown in a climate just cool enough to develop the acidity needed to provide structure for the near full-bodied mouth feel.
Bruce is very impressed with Thompson Vineyard in Alisos Canyon, a site he feels is well suited for making big, rich wines. This vineyard seems to be in the climate mid-range, as it is in neither the coolest, nor the warmest area in Santa Barbara County. While its reputation lies primarily as a superior red grape vineyard, it also produces great Pinot Gris.
The varietals planted here have been thoughtfully chosen and are starting to show the full potential of this vineyard and its microclimate. A cool stainless steel fermentations maintains the crisp acidity of the wine while putting forth fresh apple and pear flavors.
While this wine is a very pleasant aperitif, it has ample weight for pairing with young goat cheeses, roasted pork dishes, crab, or Thai Sea Bass. This wine is best in its youth, when it is at its freshest.
Winemaker's comment: 'A small crop picked after warm period has very good concentration.
Suggested retail: 16.00
pdf file format
HARVEST
Dates: November 4, 2010
Sugar: 24.1 Degrees Brix
VINEYARD
100% Thompson Vineyard
WINE
100% Stainless Steel
Fermentation
Total Acid: .69
pH: 3.27
Alcohol: 14.7%
Bottling: May 6, 2011
Residual Sugar: Dry
Production: 249 cases
Dates: November 4, 2010
Sugar: 24.1 Degrees Brix
VINEYARD
100% Thompson Vineyard
WINE
100% Stainless Steel
Fermentation
Total Acid: .69
pH: 3.27
Alcohol: 14.7%
Bottling: May 6, 2011
Residual Sugar: Dry
Production: 249 cases