Acrobat Pinot Gris

Description

Acrobat is Oregon wine made by the King family with the steadfast determination to handcraft wines of the highest quality. Our family appreciates pairing an honest wine with our casual meals and gatherings. is led us to create Acrobat, an effortless selectiona wine that consistently pairs in every way with our lives. Acrobat is artfully crafted every vintage in the gorgeous hills and valleys of western Oregon, with an eye on sustainable winemaking practices.TASTING NOTES The 2015 vintage is a brilliant example of Pinot Gris from a consistent and warmer than average Western Oregon growing season. Visually, this Pinot Gris has a glistening straw yellow color. A complex nose of lemon, pineapple and Key lime pie is accented by firm notes of vanilla custard and jasmine. Bright flavors of fresh lime, lemon zest and green mango are immediately apparent, with riper fruit flavors of pear and guava lingering in the mid-palate. There is an effortless balance of acidity, minerality and fresh fruit flavors that make this wine easy to return to. Expect this wine to age beautifully through the next decade.WINEMAKING PROCESS The 2015 vintage was fermented in 100% stainless steel tanks, which were temperature controlled to maximize fruit character. is wine benefited from sur lie aging for 3 months prior to bottling.VINTAGE NOTES 2015 was the earliest harvest in Acrobat history. A dry, mild winter led to early bud break in mid to late March, about two weeks ahead of normal. With minimal frost damage to worry about during winter, there was an abundance of fruit set by early June. Warm temperatures throughout spring and summer kept the vines ahead of their seasonal average maturation while a slight reprieve from the heat arrived around harvest and helped to preserve acidity and allowed for optimal flavor development. Fruit came in perfectly ripe having benefited from extended hang time. – King Estate