Gail Doris 2021 Sonoma County Pinot Grigio

This is from a single site in Sonoma Valley that was organically farmed. The nose shows a cleaner and more focused style of PG with beeswax, some citrus and a zippy minerality. The palate is moderate in weight with a good textural sense of beeswax, apricots and citrus fruits. D&M Tasting Notes

Pinot Grigio is definitely one of the most underrated varietals in all of Italy, but when treated with respect, the wines can be incredible. Inspired by our favorite Vinos de Tavola, we set out to produce an approachable yet smart interpretation of the grape. A wine with aromatics and texture while still embracing Pinot Grigio’s natural acidity, no skin-contact necessary. Our approach to making white wine is simple; a gentle whole-cluster press direct to barrel. In this case the wine fermented spontaneously in stainless steel drums. Once dry, a small amount of sulfur was added to block any secondary fermentation. After 8 months on the lees, we bottled the wine unfiltered. The end result is a tart, fresh wine about with key-lime, white flowers, and bright acidity. peach, kaffir lime, winter green. Winery Notes.