Australia, Tasmania
Pinot Gris
Description
A rich and full, textural palate with fruit flavours of juicy pear and fig. The classic Tasmanian cool-climate acidity balances the wine, and gives focus and length to the generous fruit flavours.
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
100% Pinot Gris sourced from northern Tasmania. Harvesting was undertaken during the night to keep the fruit cool, and ensure the retention of the fresh aromatics. The grapes were gently pressed off skins. Utilising a slow fermenting yeast, the long ferment allowed for enhanced aromatics and increased complexity, which further develop through extended lees contact post fermentation.
Vineyard
Latitude 41°27’S (Launceston) Altitude 81-170 Metres Growing Season Rainfall Oct-Apr 310 Millimetres 12.2 Inches Harvest March - May Mean January Temperature 17.2 C Humidity October to April 51% Soil Type Black, alkaline, cracking clay soils & shallow, stony neutral, brown soils with friable clay form over Jurassic dolerite Climate Moderate maritime, free from extremes.
