Inniskillin Okanagan 2022 Reserve Pinot Gris
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Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The onset of bud break was a few weeks ahead of the “regular season”, and
was complemented with hot summer days and cool nights. The latter part of the
summer and early fall cooled off to allow the grapes to reach their full flavour
maturity. The white and red wines both benefited from the cooler temperatures
at the end of summer to allow for slightly longer hang time which helped flavour
development catch up to sugar accumulation. The white wine grapes developed
intense fruit flavors while still holding onto some bright acidity. The red wine
grapes experienced an amazing season, the extra hang time allowed the red wines
to develop more complex flavour and tannin profiles.
Winemaker Notes
Our Pinot Gris grapes were harvested on Oct 15th from the Thomas vineyards at
23.5 Brix. The grapes were crushed and gently pressed, after which the clarified
juice was fermented with a specially selected yeast strain at temperatures between
13-17˚C for 14 days. Once the fermentation was complete it was aged in older
oak for 3 months, then the finished wine was clarified and stabilized before being
bottled.
Food Pairing Notes
Pumpkin stuffed ravioli in a brown butter sauce, Quiche Lorraine, New England clam chowder, roasted pork. Cheese: Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asiago, Feta.