KC Labs – Pinot Gris Skin Contact
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USA - CA
Central Valley - California
Wine
White
The Facts
Origins USA - CA > Central Valley - California
Appellation Clarksburg
Varietal Pinot Grigio / Gris
Cepage 100% Pinot Grigio / Gris
Winemaking The fruit was destemmed and fermented on the skins for 10 days before being pressed. Gentle, daily pumpovers allow a fine tannin structure to form and the lovely fall citrus aromatics to show themselves. Primary fermentation finished in barrel where the wine aged for 9 months before being bottled in June 2024 sans fining or filtration.
Alcohol by Volume 9.5%
Annual Production 390 cases
Markets California, Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Zesty & Textured
Aromas Orange Oil, Autumn Spice, White Flowers, & Stone Fruit Pit
Mouthfeel Bright and lightly grippy. It opens with a zippy citrus pop—
Tasting Notes Beautiful floral and citrus notes jump out of the glass. Orange oil and autumn spice show as the wine warms in the glass. The palate pops up front with meyer lemon and grapefruit zest giving way to a subtle tannin structure that barely reminds you it is there. Enjoy this lovely orange wine with a full chill or cellar temp.
Selling Point Trendy style, serious quality with low alcohol, high flavor
Pairings Aged Manchego or goat cheese, Grilled peach, burrata salad, or Butternut squash ravioli
Sustainability Certified Organic
The Story
From the sixth-generation Heringer family at Pintail Ranch in Clarksburg, CA, this skin-contact Pinot Gris is a true expression of place and process. Grown along the Sacramento River on CCOF transition-certified land, the grapes come from a site known for its ecological farming methods—cover cropping, beneficial insect release, and dry farming.
Fermented on the skins for 10 days and aged in neutral barrel for 9 months, this orange wine walks the line between bright and textured. Unfined and unfiltered, it opens with lifted floral aromatics, orange oil, and a touch of fall spice. On the palate, citrus zest—think Meyer lemon and grapefruit—leads the way before giving in to a whisper of tannin that adds structure without weight.
Serve it chilled or at cellar temp, and pair it with everything from roasted root vegetables to crispy-skinned fish. A refreshing, low-ABV (9.5%) sip for curious palates and orange wine fans alike.
Fermented on the skins for 10 days and aged in neutral barrel for 9 months, this orange wine walks the line between bright and textured. Unfined and unfiltered, it opens with lifted floral aromatics, orange oil, and a touch of fall spice. On the palate, citrus zest—think Meyer lemon and grapefruit—leads the way before giving in to a whisper of tannin that adds structure without weight.
Serve it chilled or at cellar temp, and pair it with everything from roasted root vegetables to crispy-skinned fish. A refreshing, low-ABV (9.5%) sip for curious palates and orange wine fans alike.
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