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Alcohol
- pH 3.1
- Titratable Acid 7.8
Grown on our estate vineyard, ripened in the warm summer sun and chilled by nights at 6,200 ft., the 2023 Pinot Gris is a fascinating expression of crisp, green apple, pear, and citrus. Pair it with white fish, oysters, shrimp, and feta or mozzarella cheese.
In the Vineyard
While the vineyard is still recovering from the 2020 freeze and many vines are missing, we harvest 2 tons off our youngest planting. Picked into small lugs on October 9 and 10, the beautiful, pale purple fruit is delivered to the winery.
Brix: 24
pH: 3.11
In the Cellar
After settling, the clear juice is transferred to fermenting tanks and inoculated. In an effort to understand what this new vineyard offers, no adjustment are made. The juice characteristics look great. The cool, slow fermentation runs to dryness October 20. Malo-lactic fermentation is prevented and, following cold and heat stabilization, the finished wine is flittered and bottled ready for a March release.
At Bottling:
Brix: 0.08
pH: 3.1
TA: 7.8 g/l
Maker Name
Stone Cottage Cellars
Vineyard/Orchard Name
Helleckson Vineyards
In 1997, after 9 years as hobby winemakers, Brent & Karen Helleckson left their Boulder, CO jobs in aerospace engineering & marketing to begin the realization of their dream, through a dedication to improve a piece of land that would transform their relationship, their family & friends, their North Fork Valley community - along with their winery guests. After 26 years, their dream continues on a beautiful estate where their adult children Stephanie (28) and Jacob (25) continue to be involved, where beautifully hand-crafted stone structures nestle within the vines and mountain views, where the winery & vineyard provide a respite to over 6000 guests a year through tastings, events and vineyard stays. The couple continues to search for new ways to provide peace and tranquility through experiences and the enjoyment of quality hand-crafted wines, all wrapped in a welcoming Colorado hospitality.
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