2024 Estate Pinot Gris

THE WINE

Lifted aromas of nashi pear and white citrus blossom. The palate provides generous volume of fruit flowing into a creamy mid palate and a citrus acid finish. Freshness is the driver of this wine, with a marriage of textural grip and crisp acidity providing intensity and length. 

THE VINTAGE

A relatively mild growing season with average temperatures supporting slow, even ripening. An early February vintage start with warm conditions allowing for a short sharp picking window. The grapes have shown an excellent balance and are set to produce wines with vibrant fruit character of high quality, with potential for aging and development.

VITICULTURE + WINEMAKING

A warmer summer and accelerated ripening saw fruit flavours develop quickly while acidity remained high.  As always, harvest day was determined by grape flavour on the vine.  Harvested early dawn and pressed immediately upon receival to the winery.  The whole juice was briefly settled overnight and then racked into ferment.  Lees stirred to develop mouthfeel and creaminess for 3 months.  Bottled young to retain brightness of fruit.

FOOD MATCH

Cheeses such as, a hard sheep milk or a creamy mild blue.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Varietal composition: 100% Pinot Gris

Alcohol: 13.0%

TA: 6.3

pH: 3.51

Cellaring:  Consume while youthful, but up to 2026