Hendry Blocks 1, 2, and 27 are located on Redwood Creek.  They are the coolest part of the Hendry vineyard because of the shadow cast by a high ridge immediately to the west.  Additional cooling comes from morning fog and afternoon breezes from San Pablo Bay.   Both blocks were planted in 1997.  The vines are spaced 7x 5’ and are cordon trained and spur pruned.  A 6-foot trellis system supports the canopy.  These blocks are grafted to 10114 root stock.  Block 1 has CTP5152 clone grafted to the root stock and Block 2 has FPMS 1A Clone grafted to the root stock.

Whole cluster pressing was used and the juice was fermented in stainless steel at temperatures ranging from 56º to 59ºF.  The fermentation required several weeks to complete.  When alcoholic fermentation was completed, the wine remained in stainless steel until bottling. 

Delicate aromas give away little of the juicy mineral, nectarine and lime peel palate of this lightly floral wine. Finishes with mineral and a characteristic Pinot Gris edge.  Refreshing acidity and a richness of texture, this wine is a fine match for shellfish and lighter foods. 

Alcohol is 13.9 %