Curly Flat Pinot Gris 2019

“Hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. 3 weeks undisturbed under CO2 before being pressed to barrel is presumably the source of the salmon-pink hue of the finished wine. Matured for 7 months on lees. A small parcel (just over 20%) is fermented on skins then blended prior to bottling. The vinification has resulted in full-on flavour, the residual sugar of 3.4g/l not high enough to contribute to flavour, just texture.”

94 points*, James Halliday, 2021 Wine Companion

*Also rated as a wine of special value.

“The plethora of pinot gris/grigio wines in the marketplace range across a broad range of styles, not to mention quality levels. This cool grown Victorian example makes a good fist of the fuller, richer gris style at a fair price. It has a very slight coppery tinge to the colour, and the nose combines pear and white peach fruit with hints of barrel ferment and leesy complexity in appealing harmony. It’s round and quite lush in the mouth, with good length, a tangy finish, and a whisper of alcoholic warmth.”

92 points Ralph Kyte-Powell, The Real Review

“Drizzle down the chin juicy brown pear, a touch of nutty savoury stuff, spice and musk perfume. It’s fleshy, ripe and rich in flavour, a fine dust and chalk texture, balanced acidity, and plenty of pear and subtle vanilla and fennel perfume. Finish is long and clean, but sweet in fruit, and studded with a little cinnamon spice and almond. Very nice. Classic feel to it.”

92 points Gary Walsh, The Wine Front

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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 date	11th April 2019
Clones used	IV7
Rootstock	Teleki 5C
Vine age	19 years
Trellis	Geneva Double Curtain
Soil type	Volcanic Basalt
Fruit Handling	Whole bunch pressed along with 10% whole bunch ferment

pH	3.38
Titratable acidity g/L	6.0
Malic acidity g/L	0.8 g/L
Baume / Alcohol	13.8%

% whole bunch	10%
Yeast	Indigenous
Malolactic fermentation	75%

New	0%
Second fill	0%
Third fill	100%
Maturation	6

Fining / filtration	Yes
Available formats	750ml

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