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Description
This Hawke's Bay Pinot Gris has wonderful notes of lychee, waxy florals and white flesh peach on the nose. A complex palate with a steely undertone and lots of fresh pip fruit and florals. A fresh acidity carries the flavours for a long spicy finish that suits drinking chilled on its own or served alongside pretty much anything.
Certifications
BioGro NZ
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
5.0 g/l residual sugar
5.2 g/l acidity
3.57 pH
Winemaker
Rod McDonald
Viticulture
Our Maraekakaho Vineyard is planted on an ancient river terrace that was formed by the Ngaruroro River which now flows around 60 meters below the vineyard. With its headwaters in the Kaweka Ranges to the west of Hawkes Bay, the river has created the landscapes through glacial melts, floods and droughts over the last few hundred thousand years. The old terraces that remain are made up of greywacke (a compressed sandstone) boulders and gravels from the ranges, and a topsoil borne of windblown loess, volcanic ash and humus created by ancient forests and vegetation.
The arrival of the New Year brought with it the long, hot, sunny summer days with moderate-cool nights for perfect ripening conditions, whilst preserving fresh acidity. Superb harvest climatic conditions provided the luxury of optimal picking decisions not hurried by the threat of rain. The result is an outstanding year for our Hawke’s Bay wines. Yields are slightly down, but with exceptional quality across all varieties. Full flavour and tannin ripeness in reds, with moderate alcohol levels. Acid retention and exciting flavour spectrums in whites.
Vinification
The grapes were gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel to maximise fruit intensity. Four to eight months on yeast lees helped create a rich palate and complexity.
Maturation
stainless steel
Food Pairing
Spicy Food, Chicken, Fish, Veal, Creamy Sauces
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 09421902038938
Closure: Screw top
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 09421902038976