Lone Birch Pinot Gris
WHY WE LOVE IT
- 100% Estate grown.
- Lone Birch Pinot Gris is from meticulously selected Pinot Gris blocks renowned for their bright fruit flavors and balanced acidity.
- Enticing aromas of white peach, lime zest, tangerines, and hints of fresh pineapple pave the way for a luscious, fruit-forward palate with a crisp, balanced finish.
- Vegan friendly.
- Enjoy now through 2029, with optimal maturity in 2027.
Varietal: 100% Pinot Gris
Elaboration: Harvested at optimal maturity to prevent “pinking,” the grapes were sent directly to the press for gentle processing. Post-pressing, the juice was cold-settled for 72 hours before being racked off its solids to initiate fermentation. The juice was inoculated with a special yeast strain and fermented it in stainless steel tanks at a cool 60 degrees Fahrenheit. A cool fermentation allows the wine’s fresh fruit aromas to shine through. The fermentation process, which lasted 26 days, was completed without malolactic fermentation in order to preserve the wine’s bright acidity and balanced palate. Following fermentation, the lees were stirred twice a month for two months to build roundness and enhance the mouthfeel. The wine then spent one month aging in concrete tanks, which helped lift the aromatics and add a round, smooth texture to the palate. Finally, the wine was stabilized and filtered, ready to be enjoyed for its vibrant and fruit-driven character.
Tasting Notes: This refreshing, light-bodied wine displays aromas of white peach, lime zest, and tangerines interwoven with hints of fresh pineapple. The palate is harmoniously balanced with brisk acidity and filled with bountiful flavors of lemon meringue, kiwi juice, and floral notes. The finish is crisp and clean, revealing intriguing layers of stone fruits.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
In the shadow of the Rattlesnake Mountains stands the 70-year-old Lone Birch Tree, providing shade to vineyard workers, a landmark to travelers, and inspiration to generations of descendants of Howard Miller, entrepreneur, successful realtor, and visionary. Miller, a nature lover and steward of the land in the Yakima Valley, planted the tree to inspire future generations to care for the environment, shrink the carbon footprint, make sustainability a goal of the farm, and provide a source of pride and living for generations of his family. In addition, his dedicated efforts led to the region’s wine growers’ ability to access high mountain water through the creation of the Roza Irrigation Canal.
Throughout the family’s connection to wine production, diversification of crops led Don Miller, Howard’s son, to implement the use of row crops as the family experimented with growing Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Following in Don’s footsteps, Mike founded the Airfield Estate Winery, now the home of Lone Birch Wines. Grown on over 1,100 acres with a wide palette of fruit, Lone Birch Wines, located in Sunnyside, Washington, prides itself on limited production, high quality, and good value for its patrons.