With its delicate aromas and delicious flavors, our third vintage of Pinot Grigio is a perfect white wine for spring and summer sipping. Sister wine to the popular Ferrari-Carano Sangiovese-blend red wine SIENA, our 2007 Pinot Grigio offers green apple, citrus and white peach on the nose, complemented by clean, crisp honeydew melon and lime flavors. The pleasant mouthfeel is balanced by a light citrus finish that is delicate yet vibrant.
Vintage Notes
Pinot Gris grapes from vineyards in Russian River and Alexander Valleys combine to create a wine with incredible concentration and intensity of flavors. A cool, dry year from January to August ensured the vines set a light, small berried, intense crop. September and October were mild, with hot weather towards the end of October that ripened fruit quickly. Overall this had to be one of the fastest harvests we can remember, with yields slightly lower than average.
Winemakers Notes
When the hand-harvested Pinot Gris grapes arrived at the winery, each lot was gently whole cluster pressed to minimize any color or harsh tannin extraction, and then moved directly to stainless steel tanks for cold fermentation. The cold fermentation helps preserve the fresh fruit character of the wine. The wine developed in 100% stainless steel with weekly stirring of the lees to increase richness, depth and complexity. The resulting wine retains bright flavors and crisp acidity balanced with a touch of creaminess.
Appellation: 93% Russian River Valley, 7% Alexander Valley
Blend: 100% Pinot Grigio
Cooperage: 100% Stainless Steel
Release Day: April 2008
Rhonda's Recipe and Pairing Notes
Spicy Lime-Ginger Grilled Shrimp
Its delicate aromas, delicious flavors, and balanced acidity make our 2007 Pinot Grigio the ideal wine to pair with many types of cuisine. Our favorite pairings include dishes such as seafood salad, pan-seared scallops, oysters on the half shell, or dishes with lively and spicy flavors one might find in Asian cuisine.
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