According to Robert Parker: "The 2008 Old Schoolhouse Vineyard Pinot Gris has a pink-ish tinge, touches of grapefruit, honeysuckle and peony on the nose. The palate is well balanced, crisp and slightly phenolic with touches of pear, honeysuckle and dried apricot, leading to an off-dry finish. Moderate length. It needs cuisine to bring out its aromatic qualities..." (09/09) K&L's notes - Steve Bird was the winemaker at Thornbury for many years where he put their Sauvignon Blanc on The Wine Spectators Top 100 many times. He left to concentrate on his own ... Read More » 

Inventory: Hollywood Main Warehouse Redwood City San Francisco

70% fermented and aged in stainless steel vats, 30% fermented and aged in new French barriques for 6 months. Short skin contact, full malolactic fermentation in barriques and batonnage. The color is yellow-green with a few greenish hues. The nose opens with aromas of ripe peach, tropical fruit such as pineapple and hints of lemon. Aromas of butter, bread and caramel follow. The mouth is rich and smooth, with flavors similar to the nose and balanced by crisp acidity. The finish is long, complex, and with a constant evolution. 

Inventory: San Francisco