Like many who have fallen under the spell of wine country, the proprietors of Dry Run Winery hope to someday own and operate their own estate vineyard and winery. Until that opportunity presents itself, they have vowed to learn all they can about the art of vineyard management and winemaking. It is that education that has become their dry run.
FUTURE RELEASES
2012 Chardonnay - Grapes from Curico Valley in Chile. Expected release - Spring 2013
2012 Syrah - Grapes from Curico Valley in Chile. Expected release - Summer 2013
2012 Pinot Noir - Grapes from Russian River Valley in California. Expected release - Fall 2013
CURRENT RELEASES
2011 Pinot Noir
The winemakers returned to Russian
River Valley, California this year to once again source grapes from Iron Oak
Vineyards. This medium-bodied wine exhibits
the typical characteristics of a Sonoma Pinot Noir, with ripe cherries in the
nose and gentle berry flavors throughout the finish. Balanced and well rounded, the wine is ready
to be enjoyed immediately, and would pare wonderfully with pork tenderloin and
chicken. With proper cellaring, this
excellent wine should continue to mature well into 2015.
Sugar at Harvest: 24.2° Brix
Alcohol: 14.5%
Total Acid: .60
pH: 3.89
Production: 2 cases
2011 Chardonnay
This year’s Chardonnay grapes were sourced from the cool growing areas at the foot of the Andes mountains in Curico Valley, Chile. Displaying hints of apple and pear in the nose, the wine exhibits a smooth, buttery texture coupled with subtle oak and a crisp finish. A medium bodied wine, it pairs wonderfully with any chicken or seafood dish. Ready to be enjoyed now, it will be best if served before the end of 2015.
Grapes: 100% Curico Valley, Chile
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Malolactic Fermentation: 100%
Oak Aging: 6 weeks in French Oak
Fining & Filtration: Unfined & Unfiltered
Technical Data:
Sugar at Harvest: 25.4° Brix
Alcohol: 15.0%
Total Acid: .755
2010 Pinot Noir
With grapes sourced from Iron Oak Vineyards in Russian River Valley, California, this wine exhibits the typical characteristics of a Northern Sonoma Pinot Noir, where the cooling fog draws inland from the Pacific to create one of the most renowned growing climates for this varietal in the world. Medium-bodied and complex throughout, this wine provides a velvety texture with its flavors of plum and cherry and a strong, pleasant finish. The wine is ready to be enjoyed immediately with a variety of courses, and with proper cellaring, should continue to mature well into 2013.
Grapes: 100% Russian River Valley, California
Harvest Dates: October 2010
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation: 100%
Oak Aging: 2 weeks in Oak
Fining & Filtration: Unfined & Unfiltered
Technical Data:
Sugar at Harvest: 25° Brix
Alcohol: 14.8%
Total Acid: .57
pH: 3.75
Production: 3 cases
2010 Chardonnay
For its first ever white wine release, Dry Run went to Suisun Valley, California to source Chardonnay grapes from Lanza Vineyards, a family operated vineyard for three generations. A classic California Chardonnay, the wine exhibits the butter and oak qualities we expect, coupled with a creamy texture and the light fruit-forward flavors of peach, melon and pear in a pleasant and long finish. The perfect complement to any chicken or seafood dish, the wine is ready to be enjoyed immediately, and will be best if served before the end of 2013.
Grapes: 100% Suisun Valley, California
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Malolactic Fermentation: 100%
Oak Aging: 1 Month in French Oak
Fining & Filtration: Unfined & Unfiltered
Technical Data:
Sugar at Harvest: 23° Brix
Alcohol: 13.0%
Total Acid: .60
pH: 4.00
Production: 2 cases
2010 Malbec
For the first production in their new Baltimore, Maryland winery facility, the winemakers sourced grapes all the way from the Curico Valley in Chile, where the warm, dry climate found between the Andes mountains and the Pacific ocean are ideal for the rich Malbec fruit. This full-bodied wine shows the typical characteristics of its increasingly popular varietal, with blue fruit, spices and smoky flavors and an extended, woodsy finish. The wine can be enjoyed immediately, and with proper cellaring, should continue to mature well into 2013, the perfect match for those grilled meat backyard barbecues in the Summers to come.
Grapes: 100% Curico Valley, Chile
Harvest Dates: May 2010
Varietal Composition: 100% Malbec
Malolactic Fermentation: 100%
Oak Aging: 1 Month in Oak
Fining & Filtration: Unfined & Unfiltered
Technical Data:
Sugar at Harvest: 23° Brix
Alcohol: 13.0%
Total Acid: .70
pH: 3.43
Production: 2 cases
2009 Pinot NoirThe winemakers returned to
Grapes: 100%
Harvest Dates: September 2009
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation: 100%
Barrel Aging: 9 Months in American Oak
Fining & Filtration: Filtered, Unfined
Technical Data:
Sugar at Harvest: 22° Brix
Alcohol: 12.7%
Total Acid: .675
pH: 3.49
Production: 10 cases
2008 Pinot Noir
For its inaugural release, Dry Run Winery sourced Pinot Noir grapes from Lodi , California , just miles from Napa Valley
Grapes: 100%
Harvest Dates: September 2008
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation: 100%
Barrel Aging: 9 Months in American Oak
Fining & Filtration: Unfined, Unfiltered
Technical Data:
Sugar at Harvest: 22.5° Brix
Alcohol: 12.7%
Total Acid: .725
Production: 6 cases
