Chalk Hill Estate

WINEMAKER'S NOTES

The North Slope of the Chalk Hill Estate consists of our highest, coolest, vineyard blocks, which face to the north/northeast. These blocks are planted to two Alsatian Pinot Gris clones— Clone 146 provides delicate floral aromas and exotic fruit while clone 152 adds roundness and length. The wine offers up perfumed aromas of lychees, honeysuckle, jasmine and hazelnut. Moderately weighty flavors of lime, toasty vanilla, shortbread, and even crème brûlée, combine for a rich and expansive mouthfeel, punctuated by the clean acid structure.
Complete Winemaker Notes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Blend:

100% Pinot Gris (54% Clone 152, 46% Clone 146)

Vineyard:

North Slope

Appelation:

Chalk Hill

Ageing:

Ten Months Sur Lies

Fermentation:

100% Neutral French Oak

Harvested:

September 12-19, 2003

Bottled:

August 13, 2004

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