2000 Pinot Gris/Chardonnay wine label

CLINE CELLARS
2000 Pinot Gris/Chardonnay
Sonoma County

Technical Notes
Harvest Date: September 12th -October 18th
Brix at Harvest: 24.1°
Total Acidity: 0.64g/100ml
Final pH: 3.53
Residual Sugar: 0.072 g/L
Alcohol: 14.0%
Cases Produced: 2596
Suggested Retail: $9.50

VINTAGE NOTES
The celebration of harvest began August 23rd for Cline Cellars and concluded on November 3rd. The 2000 growing season could be described as one of the most schizophrenic on record. Harvest 2000 ended up being longer than expected. After experiencing record high temperatures in June, followed by below normal temperatures in late August and back up to high temperatures in September and finally to cool and unexpected minor storms in October, these climatic conditions of 2000 kept our growers, vineyard managers and production team on their toes. Yields were average to slightly above average producing grapes of high quailty with forward fruit and beautiful colors.

VINEYARDS
The Pinot Gris/Chardonnay is as 67% Pinot Gris and 33% Chardonnay blend. The grapes grown for the Pinot Gris/Chardonnay are from the cool climate of Southern Sonoma County. This region known for high-quality grapes that bathe in morning fog are gently warmed by the afternoon sun creating a long growing season giving the grapes time to mature and fully develop its fruit.

FERMENTATION AND AGING
Cline Cellars Pinot Gris/Chardonnay is gently pressed using the whole cluster technique to extract only the purest free-run juice. Each varietal was inoculated with different yeasts strains to enhance the fruit character of the varietal. The juice was cold fermented to dryness and we chose to block malolactic fermentation to maintain it's lively acidity. The Chardonnay portion (33%) was barrel fermented and barrel aged for 2-3 months in new and used French oak barrels to add roundness to the wine. After numerous blending trials, the final blend was selected based upon its character and appeal to the palate.

WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS
Continuing in our maverick tradition. Cline Cellars releases this unique blend of Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. This wine is to be enjoyed after a hard day of work or a relaxing day by the pool. Enjoy this wine by alone or with light fare such as fresh seasonal fruit, a vegetable crudite or chicken-apple sausage.

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