Oest 2023 Alas
$26.99
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2023 Alas
California
California White Wine
60% Pinot Gris 40% Chardonnay
ALAS! Formally known as Runner, this lightly macerated white wine is made in the spirit of
juxtaposition. When I first made this wine, the Pinot Gris from Clarksburg was supposed to be a
single varietal cuvée. After fermentation the saltiness of the grape was a bit out of balance,
leading me to blend a touch of Chardonnay from Zabala Vineyard in Arroyo Seco. This
particular Chardonnay has a touch of Muscat DNA in it, and it shows prettily in the nose. The
contrast of briney, linear Pinot Gris with the round, fruity Chardonnay makes this wine intriguing
and hard to pin down.