Liberty Creek Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio is usually delicately fragrant and mildly floral with light lemon-citrus flavors. Depending upon ripeness at harvest and winemaking technique, Pinot Grigio can be tangy and light, or quite rich, round and full bodied.Our Pinot Grigio is light-bodied with hints of citrus fruits and notes of ripe apple. It pairs perfectly with light pasta dishes and fresh green salads.Liberty Creek Pinot Grigio vines are planted to hillside vineyards situated 750 feet above sea level, where they benefit form well drained, mineral rich, volcanic basaltic rock and calcareous clay soils. After handpicking, the grapes were gently guided through a pneumatic press, followed by inoculation with selected yeasts and three weeks of cold fermentation. Malolactic fermentation was avoided to promote fresh acidity, and the wine is not oak aged, allowing the grapes varietal character to remain prominent.