Latah Creek Pinot Gris 2016
Father/daughter winemaking team, Mike and Natalie, added Pinot Gris to Latah Creek’s wine family in 2010. This Italian grape grows exceptionally well here in Washington State and produces a wonderfully crisp, drier white wine. This is Ellena’s (wife/mother) favorite white wine.
WINEMAKING
The wine was fermented in stainless steel at cooler temperatures, to retain its forward fruit characteristics. A higher acid level was left in the wine to keep it crisp and fresh.
TASTING NOTES
Aromas of pear, green apple, and sweet honey pleasantly greet your nose, but once on your tongue, the off-dry wine bursts with flavors of green apple and papaya. The vividly crisp and refreshing finish leaves you wanting more.
FOOD PAIRING
This wine pairs perfectly with fresh seafood dishes, salads, and pork, such as Ellena's Roasted Salmon with White Wine Sauce recipe published in her latest cookbook.
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Varietal | Pinot Gris |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Gris |
| Appellation | Yakima Valley |
| Vineyard | DenHoed Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 09/05/2016 |
| Sugar | 21.4 |
| Acid | .52 |
| PH | 3.52 |
| Residual Sugar | 0.5% |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 01/26/2017 |
Gold, Savor NW Wine Awards 2o17
Silver, Cascadia Wine Competition 2017
Mike Conway and Natalie Conway-Barnes
