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2006, J Vin Gris, Russian River Valley
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The Vineyards
Our first-ever vintage of J Vin Gris is a dry rosé style wine made entirely of Pinot Noir fruit. It is an elegant composition sourced from our estate vineyards as well as from selected growers in the Russian River Valley appellation.
Winemaking
The J Vin Gris was made by using the French saignée method. After the cold soak, 10% of the pinot noir juice was gently "bled" from the Pinot Noir tanks before the fermentations begin. The drained juice was then fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures without the tannic influence of the skins and seeds to retain the crisp acidity of this tantalizing and delightful summer wine. The soft, feminine color of this wine is the result of being in contact with the skins for a few hours.
Aging
The juice was then processed like our Chardonnay, except that a portion was placed into small French oak barrels and was allowed to ferment dry, and the rest was fermented and aged in neutral oak casks and went through a partial malolactic fermentation. After five months of barrel aging, an early bottling captured all the freshness that this wine has to offer.
Tasting Notes
The 2006 Vin Gris is a dry rosé that shows a bright sunny color reminiscent of the south-of-France, and teases with colors of strawberry and rhubarb, with delicate notes of rose petals and lime peel. The nose segues into mouthwatering flavors of cranberry, strawberry and raspberries. Dry and extremely refreshing, the wine has just enough acidity to cleanse the palate, beckoning another sip.
Winemaker: George Bursick
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Harvest Dates: September 10 - 22, 2006
Wine Alcohol: 14.6 %
Wine Acid: 6.00 grams per liter
Wine pH: 3.65
Residual Sugar: 0.15 %
Bottling Date: January 2007
Release Date: May 2007
Cases Produced: 745
Suggested CA Retail: $20
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