Jolie Laide Pinot Gris Suisan Valley 2023

From the Winemaker: 

Lying south-east of the Napa Valley, the Suisun Valleyis home to a variety of grapes originally planted in California’s North Coast. Here the combination of microclimate, alluvial - clay loam soils, and healthy organic farming allows Pinot Gris to thrive. We harvested the grapes early to maintain natural acidity. Upon arriving to our winery, the Pinot Gris was footstomped for a 3 day whole cluster cold soak which provides phenolic texture along with a natural pink floral hue. The juice underwent native fermentation in a combination of stainless steel and oak puncheons before élevage in neutral barrique.

White teas and flowers on the nose. Flavors of peach, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, Rangpur lime.