2024 Union Sacre Skin-Contact Pinot Gris, Monterey, California, USAABOUT THIS WINE This Pinot Gris exhibits a light to medium body and refreshing acidity. On the nose, the wine offers aromas of ripe pear, white peach, and apricot, with some floral and spice notes. On the palate, flavors of ripe pear, apple, and stone fruit are often present, with a hint of honey and nutmeg. The texture is smooth and creamy that gives it a satisfying mouthfeel. The finish is clean and refreshing, with a pleasant aftertaste that

and approachable

nine hectares of vines he had previously been buying grapes from

with a well-draining mixture of silt

ignoring subtle wines of balance

The winery now boasts 120 hectares at 200-400 meters above sea level

She says that there are no bad vintages

comes from a collection of vineyards growing at 600-1000 meters above sea level on deep volcanic soils

the vine workers

A pre-coastal valley

Formerly known as "Ca'Mia" and is often referred to as the cru "Il Ruffiano" for its rustic nature

They live with the conviction that good wine is made in the vineyard

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