Sokol Pinot Gris

Description

”WINEMAKING SUMMARYA little over fifty percent of the grapes for our 2010 Pinot Gris came from our own three organic Pinot Gris blocks Fir Island, Bluebird, and Cattail, with the balance coming from a neighboring Dundee Hills organic vineyard and a vineyard just south of us in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. They were not de-stemmed or crushed, but pressed as whole clusters and given a slow, cool stainless steel tank fermentation lasting about two weeks. This was followed by an extended period of lees contact prior to blending and bottling in February of 2011.TASTING NOTESThis wine is showing development and complexitymineral, stony, earth, citrus, and spice aromas, with flavors of apricot, apple, and fig. The mouthfeel is crisp, dry, and refreshing, but also rich, concentrated, and creamy, with a long, lush finish. Our Pinot Gris has exceptional long-term aging potential and should, if properly cellared, continue to evolve and develop beautifully over the next five to ten years.”- Sokol Blosser