We discovered that, when fermented together, these two grapes create a wine whose excellence surpasses that of either component variety. This discovery is being brought to you in our 2007 Summer Limited Release program for a truly exciting wine experience.

The Pinot Gris is a soundly structured wine with big mouth feel, lively notes of green apple and grapefruit, and a luscious layer of honey.

Viognier resonates with exotic aromas and flavours dominated by peach, apricot, tangerine, and spiced pear.

Fermented together, these two selections create a distinctive wine with intense aromatics, luscious fruit flavours, and lively citrus notes that take on a new sophistication with the depth and structure of Pinot Gris.

The wine finishes dry. It is crisp and medium-bodied when very young. After a few months ageing it begins to show mineral notes, developing a fuller mouth feel and a longer finish defined by a spicy, honeyed intensity.

It will continue to develop for 12-18 months. Very food friendly, it pairs well with seafood, Asian dishes, fowl, and pork. Always wonderful as an aperitif. Serve slightly chilled.

You can be one of the first to try a wine that may become a signature wine for Washington’s Yakima Valley – Viognier ~ Pinot Gris. Yakima Synergy at its best!

* WineMaker International Amateur Wine Competitions 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007 Other Vinifera White Varietals, Merlot and other Vinifera Red Varietal categories. WineMaker magazine has granted the re-use of its registered trademark and copyright-protected results of the WineMaker International Amateur Wine competition. For more information on the competition, please visit www.winemakermag.com.