2017 Ramato Pinot Gris
Grown at the Biodynamic Filigreen Farm in alluvial soils of gravel & clay loam. Skin ferment in concrete!
Anderson Valley
Breaking preconceived notions has long been a rewarding result with our wines. The Ramato (skin ferment) Pinot Gris from the Biodynamic Filligreen Farm is no exception. With up to five days on the skins this wine boasts a dimensionality and depth that may surprise and the attributes Tracey describes as “Funkytown” will delight those who enjoy a more adventurous palate.
Tasting Note:
Aromas of wild rose buds, nettle, dried grapefruit peel, and crushed cranberry with tantalizing flavors developing in the glass of clementine, grapefruit pith and steeped rose hips. This is a meditative wine that continues to unfold the longer you sit with it, revealing nuanced and layered flavors with texture.
- Appellation: Anderson Valley
- Vineyard: Filigreen Farm (biodynamic)
- Varietal: Pinot Gris
- Clone: Clone 4 & 152 on 5BB
- Age: Planted 2001
- Elevation: 400 feet
- Soil: Alluvial with gravel & clay loam
- Yield: 2.5 tons/acre
- Harvested: September 12, 2017
- Crushed: September 12, 2017
- Pressed: September 18, 2017
- Blend: 100% Pinot Gris
- Maceration: up to 5 days in concrete
- Fermentation: French Oak barrels
- Barrel aging: 8 months in once used FO barrels
- Bottled: Unfiltered on May 2, 2018
- Production: 381 cases
- Release date: Fall 2018
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