2001 J Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley

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The Vineyards
The 2001 J Pinot Gris is a wonderful blend of 100% Pinot Gris fruit from four Sonoma County vineyards: our own Cooper and River Road Vineyards, the famed Saralee’s Vineyard and Greene Vineyard.

Processing
Whole grape clusters were hand-harvested, then pressed gently in J’s Coquard press. This unique method minimized the extraction of harsh components from the skins and seeds of the grape. Free-run juice and press fraction juices were fermented separately.

Ageing
Twenty-five percent of the juice was fermented and aged in 60-gallon French oak barrels. A partial malolactic fermentation was carried on about thirty percent of the juice. The remaining juice was fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks in order to preserve the fruit character of the wine.

Tasting Notes
Experiencing the 2001 Russian River Valley Pinot Gris starts by getting slightly tickled in the nose by the floral, honeysuckle, papaya, candied apple and butterscotch aromas. The mid-palate is luscious, bursting with fresh grapes, peach and citrus notes. The finish is long with a light tangerine note. Overall, this wine is supremely balanced; it offers layers of flavors wrapped in a velvety blanket of lively acidity. The 2001 J Pinot Gris is a wonderful accompaniment to many types of cuisine, but we highly recommend it matched with Asian inspired dishes, as well as, most spicy Pacific Rim cuisine.

Harvest
Harvest Date: August 25 – September 13, 2001

Vineyards: (Estate) Paul Cooper Vineyard, Saralee Kunde Vineyard, River Road Vineyard, Greene Vineyard
Harvest Analysis: 22° Brix

Grape Acid: 0.70g/100mL
Grape pH: 3.32
Final Analysis: Alcohol 12.5% by volume
Wine Acid: 0.69g/100mL
Wine pH: 3.19
Residual Sugar: 0.62°

Time in Oak: 25% barrel aged 3 months
Type of Oak: 100% French Oak

Bottling Date: February 4, 2002

Release Date: March 1, 2002

5000 cases produced