Chalk Hill Estate

WINEMAKER'S NOTES

The cool growing season of 1998 was optimal for Chalk Hill Pinot Gris. At full maturity in late September, grapes were bronze in color and brimming with exotic tropical flavors. The clusters were pressed whole, without de-stemming, to gently extract the fruit’s essence. The juice fermented in neutral barrels to minimize oak influence while deriving the benefits of barrel fermentation. A combination of native and cultured yeasts was employed to promote complexity. The wine aged in neutral barrels for eleven months before the final blend was assembled and bottled.
Complete Winemaker Notes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Blend:

100% Pinot Gris

Vineyard:

Block K

Appellation:

Chalk Hill

Ageing:

Eleven months sur lies, Five year old French oak

Fermentation:

73% Native yeasts, 100% in barrel

Harvested:

September 24 - 25, 1998, Brix: 25.1°, T.A. 5.0 g/l, pH 3.50

Bottled:

September 24, 1999, T.A. 6.2 g/l, pH 3.43

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