2009 Pinot Blanc

Our Willamette Valley Pinot blanc is aged on lees in French Oak barrels for 18 months.  A soft, round mouth feel enhances pear and citrus flavors with hints of vanilla, leading to a long, rich finish.  Enjoy with a broad range of dishes from roasted chicken to creamy risotto.

Grapes were hand-picked and brought directly to the winery in half-ton totes. They were then sorted by hand and whole cluster pressed. The lightly pressed juice was then cold fermented at 45°F for maximum varietal character. The wine was then aged in French oak (10% new) on its lees for eighteen months before bottling.

AROMA
Asian pear, juicy fruit, graham cracker, jasmine flower

FLAVOR
ripe pear, yellow plum, grapefruit sorbet, tangerine, vanilla wafer, crème brûlée

FINISH
long, rich

SUGGESTED FOOD PAIRINGS
truffled cheeses, oysters, roast chicken, potato leek soup