2005 J Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley

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The Vineyards
The 2005 J Pinot Gris is a wonderful blend of 100% Pinot Gris fruit from Russian River Valley vineyards: our own Cooper and River Road Vineyards, the famed Saralee’s Vineyard, and Preston Vineyard which all help to blend and build the complexity of this wine.

Processing
Whole grape clusters were hand-harvested, then pressed gently in J's Coquard press. This uniquely gentle press minimizes the extraction of harsh components from the skins of the grapes.

Ageing
Twenty-five percent of the juice was fermented and aged in 60-gallon French oak barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation was carried-out on about 25% of the juice (the juice in barrel). The remaining juice was fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks in order to preserve the fruit character of the wine.

Tasting Notes
The 2005 J Pinot Gris shows white grapefruit, lime and melon aromas in the nose blended with notes of honeysuckle, jasmine and vanilla. Flavors of pear and fresh apricot are balanced with light spice and a refreshing acidity. Voluptuous texture and creaminess in the middle leads to a finish which offers lingering citrus and vanilla components.

Its delicate aromas, attractive flavors, opulent texture and balanced acidity make the 2005 J Pinot Gris 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: August 26 – October 3, 2005

Harvest Analysis: Average sugar 22.5° Brix

Final Analysis: Alcohol 13.5% by volume

Bottling Date: January 9-17, 2006

14,500 cases produced