The fruit for the 2017 Lady Hill Pinot Gris was harvested from two vineyards in the Willamette Valley, including Champoeg Vineyard less than a mile from our production facility. Delicately pressed whole cluster juice was inoculated with a commercial yeast strain and fermented at cool temperatures for 25-30 days. A portion of the resulting wine was racked into neutral French oak barrels and allowed to progress throught malolactuc fermentation.
Flavor Profile: Glistening hues ranging from lemon to
pineapple radiate from the glass as aromatics of citrus rind, mineral
and delicate stone fruits bring focus to the wine. The mouthfeel
indicates only partial malolactic conversion, with a glimpse of vanilla
cream and bosc pear before giving way to the tart refreshing acidity of
McIntosh apples.
Pairing:This Pinot Gris pairs well with grilled halibut with cilantro garlic butter.
Varietal: 100% Pinot Gris