MacMurray Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Gris shows fruit and flowers in the front palate, with a voluptuous texture and substantial body. Rich aromas of fig, peach, pear, and tropical fruits evolve into a smooth, lingering finish. Pair this wine’s richness with sautéed scallops, soft-shell crabs, lobster, foie gras or highlight its bright acidity and elegance with linguini and fresh clams or al pesto.
 



 

DESCRIPTION:
The Russian River Valley is one of the world’s premier growing regions for Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Crafting wines from this appellation with elegance and finesse, MacMurray Ranch speaks to the legacy of this land.
 
Detailed Winemaker's Notes
WINEMAKING NOTES:
The grapes for this wine were gently whole-cluster pressed to reduce the influence of tannins and the juice was cold-settled for 24-48 hours to give the wine elegance and balance. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the brightness of both flavor and aroma. The wine was fined and filtered for clarity of both taste and appearance, then aged in the bottle for several months prior to release.
 
VITICULTURAL NOTES:
Early September brought very warm weather conditions and a full week of heat causing sugar levels to increase quickly followed by a cooling period; this rapid ripening meant that the fruit was able to hold its acid at good levels and the end result more rich tropical flavors. Harvest was completed by mid-September without any rain falling on the fruit.
 
TASTE PROFILE:
This is a Pinot Gris that reflects the legacy of the land while exquisitely capturing the terroir of the Russian River Valley.
 
FINISHED WINE:
Rich aromas of white peach, honeydew melon, and fig are the stars of this wine, with notes of honey and spice adding both weight and interest. The flavors of peach, melon, and fig are melded together in a rich core, while elements of spice and citrus give focus. The result is a mouthfeel that is rich and broad without being heavy.
Grape Source: Russian River Valley
Varietal Content: 99% Pinot Gris
Titratable Acidity: 0.55
Residual Sugar: 0.31
Alcohol: 14.35
pH: 3.42
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