Winemaker Alessandro Nel speaks about the Fort Berens Pinot Gris 2022
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Pinot Gris
Appellation
BC VQA
Harvest Date
Sept. 16, 23, 29 and Oct. 4, 2022
Acid
6.2
pH
3.45
Aging
This wine is ready to be enjoyed now, or it will age beautifully until 2024.
Bottling Date
March 18, 2023
Residual Sugar
2.6
Alcohol %
13.30
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
A vibrant and aromatic Pinot Gris featuring notes of white pear, quince, melon, and hints of passion fruit. A refreshing wine that has a creamy texture with a crisp finish and lingering tropical fruit flavour.
Vineyard Notes
100% Pinot Gris
Winemaker Notes
Made predominantly with grapes from Lillooet and Lytton, with a small portion from Osoyoos. The grapes were hand-picked, destemmed and crushed, and left on the skins for 4 hours for optimal flavour extraction. Dry ice was used during winemaking to reduce the contact with oxygen to protect the delicate aromas of this Pinot Gris. The wine was fermented cold at 11 degrees to further enhance the aromatic profile, and aged for 4 months on the fine lees to give a full, creamy texture.
Food Pairing Notes
This refreshing Pinot Gris can be paired with a variety of dishes including sautéed shrimp, a grilled chicken salad, or fresh summer greens with roasted nuts.
Production
1600 cases
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