2008 Hendry Pinot Gris

Hendry Blocks 1, 2, and 27 are located on Redwood Creek. They are the coolest

part of the Hendry vineyard because of the shadow cast by a high ridge

immediately to the west. Additional cooling comes from morning fog and

afternoon breezes from San Pablo Bay. Both blocks were planted in 1997. The

vines are spaced 7x 5’ and are cordon trained and spur pruned. A 6-foot trellis

system supports the canopy. These blocks are grafted to 10114 root stock.

Block 1 has CTP5152 clone grafted to the root stock and Block 2 has FPMS 1A

Clone grafted to the root stock.

Whole cluster pressing was used and the juice was fermented in stainless steel at

temperatures ranging from 56º to 59ºF. The fermentation required several

weeks to complete. When alcoholic fermentation was completed, the wine

remained in stainless steel until bottling.

Delicate aromas give away little of the juicy mineral, nectarine and lime peel

palate of this lightly floral wine. Finishes with mineral and a characteristic Pinot

Gris edge. Refreshing acidity and a richness of texture, this wine is a fine match

for shellfish and lighter foods.

Alcohol is 13.9 %

1000 cases produced.