Our wines

2006 Pinot Grigio, Temecula Valley

Growing Season

The 2006 growing season was most noted for its considerable heat spells in early summer, resulting in slower production by the vines. A cooling off in late July and early August to near perfect conditions lead to expected yields of superior quality, especially in the red varietals, which had ideal “hang time” fairly consistent climate during the final six to eight weeks on the vine. Overall, quality was very good, which will yield wines which are complex and well-structured.

Winemaking

Harvested at approximately 24.3° Brix on September 4th, this wine was fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks for a period of nearly ten weeks, allowing the wine to retain the delicate fruit flavors and crisp acidity inherent in the varietal.

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes

The fruit used for our 2006 Pinot Grigio was hand-selected on September 4th from Galway Vineyard, located directly behind Leonesse Cellars. Whole-cluster pressed and fermented in stainless steel, this wine offers subtle notes of green apple, melon, and fresh lemon with a crisp refreshing finish.

Suggested Food Pairings

The light aromas and rich fruit flavors of our 2006 Pinot Grigio pair wonderfully with light salads, sandwiches, and fish dishes.