2020 La Cruz Vineyard Pinot Gris
2020, California , USA
About the Wine
The 2020 vintage was vastly characterized by a series of environmental challenges, putting vineyard crews and winemakers to the test. The season started well, growing conditions were nearly ideal. Spring frost was an issue for some of our neighboring AVA’s, but our windy site was spared any frost. An August heat spell accelerated ripening, resulting in an early start to harvest, and yielding a small crop. However, when the fire broke in Bodega Bay on Sunday, August 24th the same wind-protected our site from frost brought days and days of smoke. Immediate sampling, analysis, and micro-fermentations allowed us to determine how to proceed. Pinot Gris naturally draws intense amount of minerality from the ancient seabed soils of the La Cruz vineyard, making for an intense, Alsatian style wine. We used Nomacorc 100 closures, with a specific low oxygen ingress rate, eliminating any oxidation. Nomacorc 100 is a 100% plant-based closure with a carbon neutral footprint, aligning with our mission.
Tasting Notes
The Keller Estate Pinot Gris is characterized by a nutty and bright mouth-taste. It is a sleek, acid-focused and fresh white wine with earthy minerality. It showcases deft aromas of white flowers and citrus while leading to a core of succulent peach and melon.