COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Grigio
PRODUCER
Herzog Wine Cellars
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Herzog winemaking legacy spans nine generations, tracing its roots back to 19th-century Slovakia. The family patriarch, Philip Herzog, crafted wines so celebrated by the Austro-Hungarian court that Emperor Franz-Josef bestowed upon him the royal title of Baron. Following World War II, the family relocated to New York, eventually expanding their operations to California in 1985. Today, Baron Herzog represents a bridge between historic European heritage and modern Californian viticulture, producing accessible, high-quality kosher wines from select coastal and valley vineyards.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Baron' title was originally bestowed upon the family patriarch by Emperor Franz-Josef of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Fact 02
This wine is certified Mevushal and Kosher for Passover under the strict supervision of the Orthodox Union.
Fact 03
Grapes are sourced from the Clarksburg AVA, where cool marine breezes from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta preserve natural acidity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Grapes are harvested during the cool night and early morning hours to preserve delicate primary aromatics and prevent oxidation. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit is gently de-stemmed and pressed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at low temperatures to maintain fresh fruit purity. To meet strict Mevushal kosher standards, the wine undergoes flash pasteurization. It is aged briefly in stainless steel without any oak contact to preserve its crisp, clean profile before bottling.
