Chehalem Pinot Gris Reserve 06
winery: Chehalem
New October 2007 - very limited.
MORE INFORMATION
From the winery: "This is the version of pinot gris we make to gain ultimate complexity and structure. Using Alsace as a standard, we seek weight and complexity to make this more than a simple white. This pinot gris is a true reserve wine--the fruit is divided at harvest, after full ripeness is achieved, with the reserve portion going through barrel fermentation in neutral oak. With long lees contact, minor partial ML (malolactic fermentation), and a variety of yeasts--- the wine is concentrated, complex, well-textured, and carries tropical fruit aromas and a tight pear flavor profile, accented with a honeyed richness.""As with the last couple years, this Pinot Gris Reserve is right on target, with a restrained, slightly lemon curd nose and a dry, Poir William palate. It retains a great acidity, has a long finish and will open up to complex layers with aging. No barrel, lees or ML intrusions are apparent and it is well balanced for aging. Meets our objective of being a serious, multi-faceted wine from beautifully fruity pinot gris."
