2005 PINOT GRIS

McFADDEN FARM

WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
True to its Alsatian origins, this is a medium-bodied wine with delicate citrus, apricot and tropical fruit aromas leading to similar flavors with a hint of melon. The crisp, refreshing finish makes it a great wine to sip by itself or with meals.

APPELLATION:
Potter Valley (Mendocino County)

VINEYARD:
McFadden Farm is known for its organic herbs as well as grapes. Most of its organically farmed grapes are white wine varieties, and in 2002 two new blocks of Pinot Gris, from an Alsatian clone, were harvested for the first time.

VINTAGE:
The fruit from these young vines benefited from even growing conditions during much of the 2005 season. Despite hanging on the vine over two weeks longer than in 2004, yielding balanced ripeness and acidity with lower alcohol.

VINIFICATION: Fermented in stainless steel containers; underwent malolactic fermentation but was left on the secondary lees to eliminate buttery esters

COMPOSITION:
Pinot Gris 100%