The 2018 vintage started with a mild winter and a relatively cool spring. Budbreak was delayed until mid-April, a week later than average. Oregon experienced mild temperatures during spring and summer which led to less heat accumulation than the previous four vintages. What was surprising was the lack of rain in the early summer. 2018 happened to be one of the driest summers on record and some vineyards experienced drought stress. The harvest season in September and October was near ideal, as the climate remained mild and relatively dry — allowing us to harvest this Pinot Gris at peak maturity.