2003 Pinot Gris

Retail: $13.00

To be released Summer 2004

Variety: 75% Washington State Pinot Gris, 25% New York State Vidal Blanc

Harvest: The Pinot Gris grapes were harvested from Willow Crest Vineyards in Prosser, Washington. Winemakers there said the hot summer and warm October of 2003 was as close to perfect that a growing season can get. When the 2003 vintages hit the shelves they are expected to be some of the best ever.

The Vidal Blanc grapes were harvested from select growers in upstate New York. The harvest in New York State followed a warm dry summer and a cool autumn which allowed for the fruit to ripen fully, although harvest did not take place until mid-November.

Technical: The grapes were harvested quite ripe with sugar levels averaging 20 degrees Brix. 3.18 pH, and .65 g/100 ml acidity, Bottled 323 cases on April 26, 2004, residual sugar 0.6%, alcohol 12% by volume.

Description: This is a pleasant and tasty grape that might remind you of cream and apples. it has full flavors of rich peach and pear, and an exciting spicy quality and acidity in the mouth. Lovely with salads, appetizers and simply prepared fish and shellfish. Our Pinot Gris is very concentrated and rich.