making the wine
Our estate-grown, certified organic grapes are picked at the peak of flavor. They are delivered to our veteran winemaker, Dan Kopache, who then follows strict CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) guidelines throughout the winemaking process. For example, when wine is crafted using the “organically grown grapes” designation on the front label and the certifying agency's seal on the back label, the regulations require that the total sulfite content cannot be more than 99 ppm (Note: for comparison purposes, the FDA allow up to 350 ppm in traditional wines). 99 ppm is a very low addition of an approved preservative that keeps the wine from oxidizing, which can cause the wine to change flavors or color. We’ve found that our wines typically “test out” at a total sulfite level of between 45-65 ppm, significantly less than what is allowed by the National Organic Program.
Dan also adheres to Vegan guidelines when making any of the Girasole Vineyards wines. This means that no animal products, such as egg-whites, are used in the winemaking process. Special organically-approved yeasts (which are not grown on any petrochemical substrate product) are used to promote the fermentation of the grapes into wine.
The stainless steel fermentation process used by our winemaker delivers wines that are “crisp and clean”, allowing the natural flavors of the organic fruit to shine through. While we do use small amounts of toasty oak influences in our wines, Girsasole Vineyards wines are never over-oaked.
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2007 Girasole Vineyards Pinot Noir
Enjoy this new vintage today!
750 ml, organically grown grapes
$16.00