Tasting Notes
"The 2008 La Crema Pinot Gris has aromas of orange zest and stone fruit, with subtle floral notes. Juicy citrus flavors with a minerally finish make it a versatile wine enjoyable as an aperitif or paired with light or spicy cuisine." - Melissa Stackhouse, La Crema Winemaker
The Place: Los Carneros
Los Carneros is at the southernmost tip of Sonoma County. Straddling the Napa/Sonoma County line, the Carneros
hillsides roll up from the San Pablo Bay. The unique factor here is wind - a relentless cooling force that charges up through
the vineyards, slowing the ripening process and keeping acids high. Our Huichica (wee-CHEEK-KA) Hills Vineyard is
found on a hillside just five miles from the bay, providing ideal growing conditions for Pinot Gris. Dense clay soils stress
the vines, increasing character and flavor density.
Wine Stats
Appellation: Los Carneros
Composition: 100% Pinot Gris
Clonal Selection: Colmar 146
Type of Oak: 100% French
Time in Barrel: 1 month (portion of blend only)
Alcohol: 14.1%
T.A.: 0.56g/100ml
pH: 3.49
R.S.: 0.07%
Cases Produced: 400
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