Cold Creek Ranch

2011 Sonoma Coast Pinot Gris

Chateau St. Jean Cold Creek Ranch is a delightful white wine that showcases the elegant characteristics of Pinot Gris, hailing from the picturesque Sonoma Coast. This 2011 vintage presents a lush and vibrant profile, offering a refreshing experience on the palate. With a medium body and bright acidity, it dances effortlessly, making it both invigorating and enjoyable. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing enticing notes of ripe pear and crisp apple, complemented by subtle floral undertones that enhance its aromatic charm. This wine is beautifully crafted, making it a terrific companion for seafood dishes or light salads, and it is ideally suited for any occasion that calls for a lively and food-friendly white wine.

Tasting notes:

Pear

Honey

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Seafood, Arugula Salad, Tuna Sashimi

Region:

Sonoma Coast

Stretching along California's raw and rugged northern shores—and reaching quite far inland—Sonoma Coast is the largest AVA in Sonoma County. The proximity to the ocean makes wines here very different from those from more central AVAs. Whether the vineyards are on high ridges above the fog line or warm, fog-shrouded valley floors, the marine soils, low temperatures and cool Pacific breezes slow the ripening of the grapes. The result? Highly structured, delicate wines with plenty of acidity. The main stars here are white peach-tinged Chardonnay and wild strawberry-flavored Pinot Noir, but you will also find some excellent cool-climate Syrah with notes of white pepper and cherry.

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