This rich, full bodied Pinot Gris comes from several of our Marlborough vineyards. It is partially barrel fermented and has stone-fruit and spice flavours. The wine has a soft finish – medium dry in style.

Grape:

Pinot Gris

Region:

Marlborough

Recommended Food:

Works well with snapper fillets, rolled in fresh breadcrumbs and shallow fried, or with hot baked ham and glazed kumara.

Recommended Cellaring:

0-4 years

Production Notes:

Parcels of grapes were harvested from several of our Marlborough vineyards. The vineyards with heavier soils add weight to the wine, whereas the lighter soils bring varietal aromatics. The majority of juice in the winery was fermented in-tank at various temperatures, and with various yeasts to capture varietal character and build interest.

Technical Notes:

Alcohol: 13.5%
TA: 5.0 g/l
pH: 3.57
Residual Sugar: 3.4 g/l

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of ginger, pear and white nectarine with a little green apple in the background. The palate is big rich and succulent with driving fruit - ripe apples, pears and stone fruits. Ginger and a hint of red berries that linger. A generous, warm embracing mouthful.