2021 Estate Wirtz Pinot Gris
Tasting notes
This Pinot Gris comes from older vine plantings at our Wirtz vineyard which offer this wine delicate aromas. Lemon custard and warm puff pastry are the first to greet the nose, followed by hints of fennel and chive flower. White pineapple, green apple, and a soft salinity are present on the palate along with notes of pear and wet stone. There’s a delicate and chalky nature to this wine which offers it a long rounded finish soft finish.
This estate Pinot Gris was gently pressed and aged on lees in neutral French oak barriques for 7 months.
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Varietal | Pinot Gris |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Gris |
| Appellation | Willamette Valley |
| Vineyard | David Hill Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 09/14/2021 |
| Acid | .58g /100ml |
| PH | 3.24 |
| Alcohol | 13.10% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 03/15/2022 |
| Cases Produced | 53+ |
In 2021, the blooming season started rainy for most of the Willamette Valley and Tualatin Hills. Fortunately, David Hill’s vines bloomed later, resulting in abundant yields at harvest time. The overall temperatures for the season were warm, but even with the heat spikes in the summer it did not affect the vines or spike the sugar content. In fact, the dry heat of the growing season allowed for intentional hanging times for many of our varietals. The conditions of this vintage has created wines with complex flavors and aromas, making 2021 one of our favorite vintages in the last few years.
