2008 Hawks View Vineyard Pinot Gris

2008 "Hawks View Vineyard" Pinot Gris

Our 2008 Hawks View Vineyard Pinot Gris was harvested at 2.43 tons per acre. We crop the Pinot Gris at these low levels in order to create a wine with depth, concentration and structure. Entirely fermented in small stainless steel fermenters with a specific selection of yeast selected to enhance the character of the site. We inhibit the wine from going through malolactic fermentation to keep vibrancy of acidity and purity of fruit flavors.

The wine is aged for six month on its gross lees until just before bottling and was stirred monthly to enhance the texture of this wine.

The 2008 Hawks View Pinot Gris offers notes of citrus blossom, nectarine and minerality. The palate is vibrant and rich with a long finish.

• Appellation: Chehalem Mountains, Oregon
• Vineyard: Hawks View Vineyard
• Alcohol Content: 13.5%
• Cases Produced: 421 cases
• Bottled: 4-10-09
• Release Date: 5-1-09