Hess Small Block Series Pinot Gris

Vintage: 2010
Blend: 100% Pinot Gris
Appellation: Napa Valley
Analysis: Alcohol: 14.1% | pH: 3.44 | TA: 0.69 g/mL
Aging: Cool-fermented in 4- to 5-year-old, neutral French oak barrels with no malolactic fermentation
Production: 140 Casess
Tasting Notes: Tropical aromas of star fruit are echoed on the palate, along with subtle hints of nectarine. Harvested on October 11, 2010 and bottled four months later on February 11, 2011. This short time in barrel speaks to the appeal of a fruity, light-bodied white wine during summer.