VX Vercingetorix 2008 Pinot Gris

Blend Components: 97% Pinot Gris 3% Riesling
Harvest Date: October 10, 2008
Brix at Harvest: 22.5 Alcohol: 12.9% Residual Sugar: 0.7% TA: 6.9g/L pH: 3.23
91 cases produced: $18.00 per bottle.
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Winemaking: Harvested before the rains began, the grapes were very sound and mature. Pressed whole cluster after sorting into stainless tanks. Cold settled for 4 days, then racked and direct innoculated with yeast. Fermentation occured at low temperatures (maximum 18C) for approximately 30 days, when fermentation was stopped before dryness by chilling, then racking off the lees. The new wine was aged and cold stabilized over the winter, then lightly fined with bentonite before racking again. A small amount of Riesling was added to the final blend for additional aromatic complexity. Bottled in March, 2009.

Tasting Notes: This full-bodied Pinot Gris has a beautiful golden straw color, and aromas of peaches, grapefruit and pear and a hint of anise. Flavors of melon, lime and orange zest unfold in the mid-palate. Slightly offdry, and balanced with crisp acidity, the wine has a mouthfeel that is rich and round and a long, smooth and voluptuous finish.

Food Pairings: Serve with rich cheeses such as camembert, triple-cream bries, goat cheese or gorgonzola. Also great with grilled fish, oysters, sushi or spicy Asian cuisine such as Indian, Korean or Thai food.