2004 Pinot Gris
Tasting Notes:
The wonderful aroma of this delicate wine displays a range of citrus, whilst the
palate leads to pear, rose and honeysuckle finishing with a characteristic clean
crisp acidity.
13% Alc/Vol
Viticulture:
From a sheltered block on ‘jones road’ these vines are grown on a VSP trellis
system are restricted from excessive vegetative growth, resulting in an even
ripening. Yields are deliberately kept low to persuade the vine to
concentrate the flavours from this unique ‘terroir’. The open canopy
allows good airflow and sun penetration resulting in top quality fruit
which is harvested early before the baume level becomes too high.
Vinification:
Hand harvested early, chilled and immediately whole bunch
pressed preserving the delicate floral flavours. The juice is further
chilled and cold settled and racked off lees. The specific yeast was
selected to maintain a slow fermentation and retain the natural
varietal aromatics. The wine was stored in stainless steel tanks,
stabalised and lightly fined before bottling.
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