Chalk Hill Estate

WINEMAKER'S NOTES

The 1999 Pinot Gris was grown on Chalk Hill’s coolest site during an optimal growing season for this variety. After whole cluster pressing, the juice fermented in neutral oak with both native and cultured yeasts to promote flavor complexity. The wine was held sur lies and stirred biweekly to expose the natural richness of the fruit. The wine shows classic flavors of apricot, peach, almond and apple.
Complete Winemaker Notes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Vineyard:

Block K

Appellation:

Chalk Hill

Ageing:

Ten months sur lies, five & six year old French oak

Fermentation:

100% in barrel, 52% native yeasts

Harvested:

September 28 - 29, 1999, Brix 25.2°, T.A. 5.7 g/l, pH 3.58

Bottled:

August 24, 2000, T.A. 6.6 g/l, pH 3.40

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