2022 Rascal Columbia Valley Pinot Gris

This dry, crisp Pinot Gris displays a vibrant light straw color. Aromas of fresh citrus zest, orchard fruit, and florals balance with mineral notes. The flavor profile is consistent with the aromas and is framed by balanced, crisp acidity, smooth texture, and a fruit-driven finish. Enjoy well-chilled on its own or with your favorite dishes.

The grapes were pressed and clean juice was racked to fermentation vessels. The wine was fermented slowly at low temperatures to preserve fresh fruit flavors and increase complexity. The wine saw some lees mixing during a brief period of aging, building creaminess and complexity.

A classic, elegant vintage, the 2022 growing season began with a cool and wet spring. The vines emerged from dormancy in mid April, when a few nights of frost at budbreak caused concern about diminished yields, but vines generally rebounded well from the event, and a cool month of June pushed bloom out several weeks, coinciding with a warming event that produced complete flowering and an excellent fruit set characterized by large cluster size. In July, August, and September, the weather was warm and dry, and the vines had access to plenty of soil moisture from the spring rains, allowing for rapid growth. The continuation of fair weather through late October allowed for additional hang time and flavor development while keeping the wines in perfect balance until harvest began.

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