2009 PINOT GRIS

THE WINE
Because of the cool climate in the Willamette Valley, our Pinot Gris has lovely, balanced layers of fruit, acidity and minerality. A touch of Gewürztraminer adds a hint of rose petal and spice, and rounds out this vibrant and complex wine.

VARIETAL	APPELLATION	VINTAGE NOTES
95% Pinot Gris	Willamette Valley	A mild summer of sunshine-filled days and cool nights produced perfectly ripe fruit.
5% Gewürztraminer

THE WINEMAKING
The grapes were hand-picked and carefully sorted to ensure only the best berries were selected and crushed, and then the juice was sent to stainless steel tanks. No oak was used for either fermentation or aging in order to preserve the vibrancy and fresh character of the fruit.

THE FLAVOR PROFILE
This delightful wine sings from the glass with generous aromas of green apple, nectarine, lemon verbena and floral paper-whites. The palate bursts with a vibrant freshness and delicious flavors of apricot, Anjou pear and kumquat marmalade with hints of yellow melon and quince paste. It is succulent, lively and long with a mouthwatering middle and crisp, almost flinty finish.

ACCOLADES

Uncork Life!, Winechateau.com, September 2010: "An exceptionally fresh nose with gorgeous aromas of lemon, a bit of lime, a pronounced minerality, and smokiness providing added depth... Perfectly balanced, and a steal at the price." (Read full review)

Quarterly Review of Wines, Autumn 2011: "ForeFront is challenging the boundaries of traditional sourcing, then blending to achieve the thoroughly modern style of quality, flavor and price... (In the 2009 Pinot Gris) floral aromas are complemented by apple, nectarine and apricot flavors. A broad, rich palate impression finishes crisp and vibrant.
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