2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc (Oregon Wines) -- Erath Winery Shopping Cart -- Blanc Pinot Valley Willamette 2006

<H1>2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc -- Erath Winery Shopping Cart</H1> $14.00 -- "cornucopia of aromas ranging from tropical fruits, talc, tangerine, white flowers, vanilla and bread dough" <img height="296" width="100" align="right" src="https://store.nexternal.com/erath/images/btl_pinotBlanc.gif" />Tasting Notes The 2006 Pinot blanc has a cornucopia of aromas ranging from tropical fruits, talc, tangerine, white flowers, vanilla and bread dough. In the mouth the flavors mirror the aromas with the addition of fresh coconut and lemon making an appearance. The wine enters the mouth with a hint of sweetness then broadens to a medium rich body and tails to a long lingering finish. In the traditional dry Erath style, this wine is built to serve as an aperitif or an accompaniment to food. Wine History A “sister” wine to Erath Pinot Gris, the style and structure of our Pinot Blanc is similar: a purity of fruit, bright mouth-watering acidity, and perfect balance. This style is achieved through attention to detail that begins in the vineyard and ends in the bottle. In the vineyard, “vine balance” is the key to great fruit. In the winery we utilize whole cluster pressing, cool fermentation temperatures, no wood contact, and no malolactic fermentation. The result is an enticing, expressive, food-friendly white wine. Vintage Overview A mild, dry spring resulted in an exceptional fruit set as opposed to 2004 and 2005 vintages, where cool, wet spring weather lead to crop levels half normal size. The fruit continued to develop under warm and dry conditions punctuated with periodic heat spikes. Continued warmth in September and into October signifi cantly condensed the harvest period causing some vintners to have to delay harvesting more fruit until their tanks were emptied of the first fruit harvested. The 2006 vintage was second only to 2003 in heat, which is fortunate in that full ripeness in a higher than normal crop year can only be achieved if the autumn rains do not start early. We were fortunate in that the rains held off and all of our fruit was brought in at optimum ripeness. Technical Specs <ul> <li>Appellation: Willamette Valley</li> <li>Vineyards: 19% Prince Hill; 11% Fuqua; 70% Scharff</li> <li>Oak Regime: 100% stainless steel tank fermentation; no wood, no malolactic fermentation</li> <li>Harvest: October 18, 2006; 22.4–23.4% brix; 5.9-6.4 g/L T.A.; 3.33-3.34 pH</li> <li>Bottling: April 6, 2007; 13.72% alc. by vol; 6.1 g/L T.A.; 3.35 pH; 0.20% R.S.</li> </ul>   <LI>SKU: 17923 Other products in the category <A HREF="http://store.erath.com/Category11" TITLE="Oregon Wines">Oregon Wines</A>: <LI><A HREF=http://store.erath.com/Product37 TITLE="2007 Pinot Noir Oregon">2007 Pinot Noir Oregon</A> -- 88 points and Top Value - Wine Spectator "A silky sweet entry to leads to bright flavors of red currant, raspberry and orange peel." <LI><A HREF=http://store.erath.com/Product51 TITLE="2008 Pinot Noir Oregon">2008 Pinot Noir Oregon</A> -- Bright cherry and juicy red plum aromas are lifted by a hint of exotic, zesty spice. <LI><A HREF=http://store.erath.com/Product48 TITLE="2008 Oregon Pinot Gris">2008 Oregon Pinot Gris</A> -- "Swirl this glass of sunshine and invoke bright fresh aromas of banana and honeydew melon..." <LI><A HREF=http://store.erath.com/Product46 TITLE="2007 Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc">2007 Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc</A> -- "Melon, lemon meringue and clover honey flavors fill the palate with richness then spring up into a refreshing lift of acidity" <LI><A HREF=http://store.erath.com/Product41 TITLE="2007 Oregon Gewurztraminer">2007 Oregon Gewurztraminer</A> -- "...unfolds from a sweet initial palate entry then broadens into a warm, creamy and lingering mouthfeel." <LI><A HREF=http://store.erath.com/Product52 TITLE="2008 Pinot Blanc Quail Run">2008 Pinot Blanc Quail Run</A> -- "Guava, minted melon and a hint of toasted hazelnut envelope the palate with full and rich abundance..." <LI><A HREF=http://store.erath.com/Product21 TITLE="2006 Oregon Dry Riesling">2006 Oregon Dry Riesling</A> -- "fresh palate-cleansing acidity is balanced with a hint of sweetness" <LI><A HREF=http://store.erath.com/Product33 TITLE="2007 Pinot Blanc Quail Run">2007 Pinot Blanc Quail Run</A> -- "Heady scents of orange blossom mingling with hints of fresh banana and sliced pear..." <LI><A HREF=http://store.erath.com/Product43 TITLE="2007 Reserve Pinot Gris Willamette Valley">2007 Reserve Pinot Gris Willamette Valley</A> -- "A perfumed nose of honeysuckle and apple is underscored by toasty vanilla notes. 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