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Each year we strive to deliver a Gris that explores the potential of this variety. Our cool climate instils each release with minerality and natural acid backbone, providing for a wine with true character.

Colour
Rose gold yellow, coppery hues derived from 10% whole bunch inclusion.

Bouquet
An array of aromatics ranging from perfumed apple blossom, to fresh cut pear and blood orange citrus notes that merge with ginger spice and pastry notes.

Palate
Mouth watering! Rich pear and zesty stone fruits meet a glistening acidity that simply floats along a creamy, textural palate that’s flavoursome and long.

Cellaring Suggestions
Immediate enjoyment is guaranteed as is an easy five years in the cellar.

  • Alcohol: 13.8%
  • Fruit Handling: 100% Pinot Gris.  90% whole bunch pressed, 10% whole bunch (3 weeks skin contact)
  • Maturation: Seven months on lees in old French oak puncheons

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Release notes current.

Harvest date11th April 2019
Clones usedIV7
RootstockTeleki 5C
Vine age19 years
TrellisGeneva Double Curtain
Soil typeVolcanic Basalt
Fruit HandlingWhole bunch pressed along with 10% whole bunch ferment
pH3.38
Titratable acidity g/L6.0
Malic acidity g/L0.8 g/L
Baume / Alcohol13.8%
% whole bunch10%
YeastIndigenous
Malolactic fermentation75%
New0%
Second fill0%
Third fill100%
Maturation6
Fining / filtrationYes
Available formats750ml
AvailableSold Out