Stranger Wine Co. 2024 Pinot Gris, Tale Feathers Vineyard, Old Mission Peninsula

Item Number: 23122

UPC: None

Country: USA
Region: Michigan
Sub Region: Old Mission Peninsula
Appellation/AVA: Old Mission Peninsula
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vineyard Designation: Tale Feathers Vineyard
Vintage: 2024
Grape(s): 100% Pinot Gris
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 13.1
Soil Type: Sandy loam

Vineyard Notes: The vines face west overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay. 2.5 acres of Pinot Gris were planted in the years 2003 and 2010. Gary and Theresa Wilson are the growers.

Winemaking Notes: Skin contact for 6 hours. Whole cluster pressed. Fermented in 228-liter neutral French oak with native yeast, no SO2. No racking. It aged for 8 months in 228-liter Francois Freres LT 4th use barrels. No racking. Battonage twice a week for 2 months. Unfined. Unfiltered.

Winemaker Notes: "Texture dominates this wine. Unlike the Old Shore bottlings where 5-10% botrytis is encouraged, these grapes came in absolutely CLEAN after a long, hot and dry vintage up north. High intensity results from significant mannoprotein development. It's like Alto Adige and Alsace had a baby." - Maxx

Tasting Notes: A crisp and fruit forward Pinot Gris that gives tons of acid and tannin structure on the palate. Bright citrus flavors integrate perfectly with a crisp acidity and long, lees driven length.