Ponzi Vineyards - Willamette Valley - Pinot Gris 2022
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Item# 71029-22
Vinification
Fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel tanks, not exceeding 55 Farenheit. Malolactic fermentation was prohibited to retain the bright and lively character of the wine. Stelvin closures (screwcaps) were used on 100% of the production.
Estate
In the late 1960s Dick and Nancy Ponzi uprooted their family to pursue a dream of producing world class Pinot Noir. After research trips to Burgundy and an extensive search, they purchased 20 acres on a small farm just southwest of Portland, Oregon. The winery was founded in 1970, and the
first 4 barrels of wine produced in 1974. Ponzi has since become internationally acclaimed for its Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. For the last 25 years President Maria Ponzi and Winemaker Luisa Ponzi have brought the estate to even greater heights, setting the standard for Oregon and remaining at the forefront of the nation's top wine producers.
Tasting notes
Complex aromatics of honeycomb and jasmine, daphne, lemongrass, white peppercorn and lime zest bound from the glass. The mouth follows with flavors of cara orange, kumquat and juicy pear. The acidity is brilliant and tamed with a touch of sweetness and a very slight phenolic tension in the finish
Wine
With initial plantings in 1978, Ponzi Vineyards remains one of Oregon's legendary producers of Pinot gris. A favorite in the Ponzi portfolio for its quality, consistency and value, the 2017 Ponzi Pinot Gris delivers bright, food-friendly acidity perfect for your next dinner party or backyard celebration.
