<H1>2007 Pinot Blanc Reserve -- Erath Winery Shopping Cart</H1>
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-- <I>"Heady scents of orange blossom mingling with hints of fresh banana and sliced pear..."</I>
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<p><b>Tasting Notes</b> <br />Heady scents of orange blossom mingling with hints of fresh banana and sliced pear are an intriguing introduction to Erath’s first reserve Pinot Blanc offering. A full, rich mouth feel coats the palate with vanilla-laced fruit, yet the finish is long, clean and beautifully refreshing. 100% barrel fermented surlie, this untraditional approach has yielded a wonderfully unique Pinot Blanc. Enjoy now, production is very limited. -<em>Gary Horner, Winemaker</em> </p>
<p><b>Wine Overview</b> <br />The fruit that was crafted into this reserve Pinot Blanc was harvested from a warm, high elevation site in Southern Oregon. The winemaker selected these grapes to showcase Pinot Blanc’s potential for opulence when grown in a warm climate. The rich flavor and aroma intensity are supported by 100% barrel fermentation with surlie aging in 40% new French oak. </p>
<p><b>Vintage Overview</b> <br />Warm, fine conditions in early summer offered fruit a great start to the growing season. Cooler weather and periodic rains from late August to October made for a challenging harvest, however the vineyards were monitored very closely and selectively harvested to ensure optimum grape quality.</p>
<p>Cooler weather allowed the grapes to develop optimal fruit flavors while maintaining its characteristic food-friendly acidity. Fruit development under these climate conditions occurs at lower sugar levels, resulting in wines with less alcohol and a soft, complex profile. Overall, the 2007 vintage yielded some classic, high quality wines that remind us why Oregon has become a world class wine region.</p>
<p><strong>Technical Notes</strong><br /><em>Appellation:</em> Southern Oregon<br /><em>Vineyards:</em> Quail Run<br /><em>Harvest:</em> 10/10/07, 23.8 brix, 0.83gm/L TA, 3.41 pH<br /><em>Alcohol:</em> 13.9%<br /><em>T.A:</em> 0.63gm/L<br /><em>pH:</em> 3.40<br /><em>R.S.</em> <0.02 gm/100ml</p>
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