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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Pinot Gris
Appellation
British Columbia
Vineyard Designation
40 Knots Estate
pH
3.54
Residual Sugar
6.0 g/l
Alcohol %
15
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Caramel apple, pepper, cedar and creme brulee on the nose, with a bold palate of apricot and a nutty finish.
Vineyard Notes
Glacier deposit, sandy gravelly marine over sandy gravelly morainal leading to Schist clay at 12-16’ depths. Elevation sloping from 31m to 11m above sea level. 40 Knots Salish Sea: Glacier deposit, sandy gravelly marine over sandy gravelly morainal leading to Schist clay at 12-16’ depths. Elevation sloping from 31m to 11m above sea level
Winemaker Notes
Pinot Gris matured for 24 months in a neutral burgundy barrel leading to marked complexity and concentration of flavors. An intentional oxidative style and utilization of "flor" yeast reflect the fino sherry inspiration for this small batch.