Pinot Gris is a white wine grape grown in cool climate regions all over the world. Pinot Gris is called Pinot Grigio in Italy, and the grape is grown in many regions, although, arguably, most successfully in Alsace (France), Italy, Germany, and Oregon. Pinot Gris produces wines that are generally fruity in aroma, with flavors of honey, apple, pear, vanilla, oak, and citrus.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Gris Means 'Grey'
Pinot Gris Closeup
Here's a closeup shot of some Pinot Gris clusters about a week before the harvest. Note the yellow color of some of the leaves, indicating the onset of autumn. There are no green grapes at this point. The grapes are all purple-brown, or purple-grey. Smaller grapes have better flavor concentration than large ones. Most vineyard managers strive for uniformity when it comes to grape size.
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