2022 White Barn Pinot Grigio
From the Steven Gribaudo Vineyards in Acampo Lodi AVA to “the highest and coldest winery” where winemaker Katy Carroll Jones performed an ultra cold fermentation using the natural cold sierra temperatures to achieve a well balanced, fruit forward wine with great structure.
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Aromas of pears and sliced apples are accompanied by hints of lime and grapefruit blossom. The palate is bright with flavors of white peach and lime, finishing crisp and cleanly with rounded acidity.
Production Process:
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Grapes are harvested in the beginning of September. They are hand picked and hand sorted at the vineyard.
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Grapes are destemmed and softly crushed. The must is pressed immediately gently separated from its skins.
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24 hour cold soak begins and then fermentation begins at a controlled temperature.
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The wine is then transferred to stainless steel where aging, clarification and body stability concludes.
Food Pairing Notes:
Pairs very well with fresh vegetables, raw fish and lighter meals. Enjoy with ceviche, sushi, or even a lighter pasta dish with a cream sauce. Cheese like gruyere, Muenster and Grana Padano work perfectly with this wine. As a lighter style wine with rounded acidity, this wine can hold up to many breakfast dishes and is the perfect pairing for Brunch, or an on the dock breakfast picnic. Pair with a sunrise and brie!
Serving Temperature: 34-42°F
Enjoy it within: 18 months
Recommended Glass: Tulip or aromatic white
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Pinot Grigio |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Appellation | Lodi |
| Vineyard | Gribaudo Vineyards |
| Harvest Date | 09/03/2022 |
| Sugar | 0.0 |
| Aging | stainless steel |
| Alcohol | 12.80% |
| Wine Style | Light Bodied White |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 07/11/2023 |
| Cases Produced | 100 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | California |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Katy Carroll Jones was born in Truckee, CA and is the daughter of Russ Jones. Growing up in Truckee, she also became an avid skier, enjoying downhill early in life and then cross country and biathlon competitively. She graduated from Truckee High, and went on to go to college at Gonzaga University. She met her husband while working as a server at Gar Woods (he was the chef at the time). They have a lovely house in Truckee and two gorgeous dogs. She still skis often with the family, and enjoys overlanding and rock crawling in their family Jeep Rubicon. She has grown up in the winery (literally) and for 30 years has had a hand in all aspects of the wine business. She started working full time for Truckee River Winery in 2009, when the "Ranch" was opened on Brockway Road. She was one of the first tasting room associates of the winery. Over the years, her roles and duties increased and she became the first Director of Sales and Marketing, bookkeeper, Event Coordinator and Wine Club manager, among other titles. In 2015, she became the General Manager of Truckee River Winery and in 2017 became the White Winemaker and part owner. She loves making all the white wines, and has enjoyed increasing the white wine program. Her Rose varietals are a point of pride and her Pinot Grigio Rose is a fun and lovable wine for all.
