Pinot Grigio
In a word: crisp. Never ones to mess with a good thing, our winemakers let the Pinot Grigio grape be the star of this California classic. Unoaked for maximum flavor, it opens with notes of citrus fruit and mellows into a juicy bouquet of white peach, fresh pear and green apple. By the bottle or by the case, this is a year-round dazzler at a price point that makes it easy to stock up for a sunny day. Try our latest release.
Pairings
- Soft cheeses
- Light pastas
- Roasted vegetables
Winemaker Notes
Viticulture Notes
We harvested the grapes for our Pinot Grigio primarily at night and quickly pressed them in order to keep the grapes cool and preserve concentrated color and flavor. To further preserve the flavors of the vineyard, the wine was slowly fermented at cool temperatures—55° to 60° Fahrenheit—for 2 to 3 weeks. We meticulously selected the yeast strains to activate dazzling citrus, peach, pear and green apple characteristics from the fruit. Forgoing oak aging allows for a full expression of the grape’s brightness.
Known for its deep citrus aromatics and stone fruit notes, the Janssen Ranch in Clarksburg was the source of the majority of the grapes in this Pinot Grigio. California’s 2017 harvest was an exceptional one. Abundant winter rains and a cool spring led to a later harvest, giving the grapes longer hang time and extra-concentrated flavors. Wines from this year stand out for their boldness and complexity.
- origin: California
- alcohol: 12.5%
- acidity: 0.51g/100mL
- pH: 3.32
Accolades
- Best Buy Mirassou Pinot Grigio 2016, Wine Enthusiast
- 88 points Mirassou Pinot Grigio 2016, Wine Enthusiast
