BLUE BOOK TASTE PROFILE

Appellation: Lake Erie
Varietal: Pinot Gris | Grigio


TASTE BENCHMARKS
  Profile #1
Lean, Crisp Style
Profile #2
Lush, Ripe Style
Appearance Pale grey. Straw gold.
Aroma Star anise, citrus, asian spice, ginger. Peach, pear, pineapple, ripe honeydew, together with allspice, star anise and pine resin.
Flavor Dry, spicy charry and sandalwood. Lush flavors of peach, meyer lemon and coconut.
Balance Lean acidity.
PRODUCTION CORRELATIONS
Oenological Standard stainless steel fermentation with no ML or oak. Standard stainless steel fermentation with no ML or oak.
Viticultural Longer hangtime in warm, dry years.
Terroir High latitude, long summer days, moderating lake effect prevents winter kill, moderates temprature, and creates wind that dries vines. Well-drained benches 500-1,200 feet. High latitude, long summer days, moderating lake effect prevents winter kill, moderates temprature, and creates wind that dries vines. Well-drained benches 500-1,200 feet.