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2008 Pinot Gris

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Vintage:

• This was a classic vintage - the way it used to be! In other words, warm during the summer and then cool during September and October. The result is a ripe, crisp wine that explodes with flavors of Granny Smith apples and honeysuckle.

Vineyards:

• 100% Willow Crest Vineyard, Prosser, Washington - owner Dave Minnick
• Harvested October 13, 2008

Winemaking:

• * Pressed out in 4 ton bladder press
• * Cold settled in stainless steel tanks for 2 days
• * Racked to another tank to be innoculated with yeast
• * Femented in tank for 14 days, fermentation temps ranged between 55-65 degrees
• * Racked into two and three year old French oak barrels
• * Aged in barrels for 8 months
• * Bottled May 28, 2009
• * Released October 1, 2009

Technical Info:

• pH 3.26, TA .72, Brix at harvest 22.92 degrees, alcohol 13.65%.

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