Pinot Gris, AOC Alsace – 2012
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Vineyard Profile
- Location: From Thann in the Haut-Rhin to Kintzheim in the Bas-Rhin (80.5 kilometers, or 50 miles, north to south)
- Size: 14 hectares (34.6 acres)
- Vine Age: 32 years
- Soil: Granite, limestone, gneiss, chalky-clay
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Vintage Report
- Harvest Date(s): Mid-October
- Yields: 75 hl/ha (5.6 tons/acre)
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Vinification
- Fermentation: Traditional, no skin contact, temperature controlled, no malolactic
- Aging: Stainless-steel tanks
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Gris
- Alcohol: 13%
- TA: 4.80g/L
- RS: 13.2g/L
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Tasting Notes
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Gleaming golden yellow, this Pinot Gris presents earthy aromas of autumn leaves and ripe grapes on the nose. With some aeration, notes of juicy apricots follow, accompanied by a touch of minerality. On the palate it is soft and minerally with a delicate sweetness-to-acidity ratio, a fancy minerality and a firm, sleek body, crowned by a touch of smoky, spicy bacon on the finish.
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Reviews
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Pinot Gris, AOC Alsace – 2012 – Ted Talks: The Wine Edition – Food & Wine
"Ted Allen, the host of Chopped, on the etiquette of holiday wine and the bottles he loves to give and get. "'The Sparrs have made wine since the reign of King Louis XIV. Their lightly sweet Pinot Gris is widely available and reliably delicious.'"
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Pinot Gris, AOC Alsace – 2012
This Pinot Gris presents aromas of autumn leaves and ripe grapes. With some aeration, notes of juicy apricots follow, accompanied by a touch of minerality. The has a delicate sweetness-to-acidity ratio, a fancy minerality and a firm, sleek body.