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2012 Scholium Project FTP Kirschenmann Vineyard - USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi (9/25/2018)
35yr old Pinot Gris vines from Tegan’s Kirschenmann Vineyard eastern Lodi, which I believe are now grafted over to Chenin Blanc? 15% whole cluster, the wine shows a cantaloup color, and an oxidative nose. Hmmm…don’t know about this? Ok, lets think Jura? Soft and waxy feel, with a surprisingly fresh citrus lift…tart blood orange, peach, rainier cherry…little musky and yeasty…dried flower florals, chalky minerals, nice citrus zip on the finish. The ox(more slight apple cider vinegar tang) is well integrated after some air…more so the style of the wine, rather than going over the hill. Seems pretty darn fresh still…and the wonderful softness and texture from the vineyard is evident. Initially thought I was going to hate this, but it’s actually quite nice! (91 pts.)
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