2005 Balletto Pinot Gris
This is the fourth vintage of Pinot Gris for our winery. As grape growers first, we
strongly feel that with good grapes comes good wine. It all starts in the field. The
grapes for this vintage were grown on the Balletto family’s home ranch in the hills of
Sebastopol. With the help of consulting wine maker Dan Cederquist, we feel we
have once again produced an excellent representation of Sonoma Coast Pinot Gris.
This beautiful light straw colored wine has aromas of green apples,
cinnamon and tropical notes of star fruit & mango with hints of cream & oak.
The flavors are that of crisp green apples and lemon cream with a subtle hint of
spice, slight mineral flavor and long unctuous finish.
Harvest Date: September 29, 2005
Brix at harvest: 23.5
Clones: 146 and 152
Soils: Gold Ridge Loam
Other Information:
50% aged 5 months in 100% neutral French oak barrels
50% fermented in stainless steel
Total Cases Produced: 1970 cases hand crafted
Suggested Retail: $14/bottle
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