Marlborough Pinot Gris
The nights guide. Confident and sassy. A rich and full bodied number with stone-fruit, floral aromas and a hint of spice.
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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 majority of juice in the winery was fermented in-tank at various temperatures, and with various yeasts to capture varietal character and build interest. Some skin contact & extended lees stirring before and after ferment.
Technical Notes:
Alcohol: 13.5%
TA: 5.0 g/L
pH: 3.57
Residual sugar: 6.0 g/L
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of pear and clover honey with fine blossom and stone-fruit. Fresh and sweet on entry, apple and pear to the fore with ginger notes also. Satisfyingly creamy mid-palate with lingering apricot.