Cold Creek Ranch

2014 Sonoma Coast Pinot Gris

Chateau St. Jean Cold Creek Ranch is an exquisite white wine hailing from the picturesque Sonoma Coast, known for its stunning landscapes and cool climate. This 2014 vintage of Pinot Gris showcases a light-bodied profile, making it refreshing and easy to enjoy. The wine exhibits high acidity, which contributes to its bright and lively character, while the fruit intensity is prominent, featuring delightful notes of ripe pear and green apple. This delightful Pinot Gris is bone dry, allowing the fruit flavors to shine without any cloying sweetness. Its overall balance and crispness make it a wonderful companion for various dishes, from seafood to light vegetarian fare.

Tasting notes:

Pear

Honey

Citrus Blossom

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, Light Seafood, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter

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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