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Product Notes
The 2017/18 growing season was legendary, with the hottest January on record and one of the best flowerings in living memory. Prior to harvest the winemaking team identified clean, bright fruit with lovely varietal characters. Plentiful bunches of evenly ripened grapes were harvested before the spring rain soaked the vines. Fruit was harvested with a range of maturity to contribute a broad flavour spectrum.
Yeasts used are selected to express classic Pinot Gris aromatics and contribute
a mealy complexity, which is typical of a Pinot Gris wine. A small amount of skin
contact helps to extract flavour and build weight of the wine. Fermentation is
stopped when balance is achieved whilst retaining some natural sweetness
to balance the classic Marlborough acidity. A mixture of warm ferment temperatures
are used to add texture to the wine. Cooler ferments help to retain bright fruit
and purity. Following a short time on lees the wine was racked to blend, fined
and stabilised before filtration to prepare for bottling.
Tasting Notes
This 2018 Pinot Gris delivers delicate aromas of pear and nectarine which flow
through to subtle bush honey and citrus notes on the palate. A textural and
elegant structure provide length to the finish.