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Harvest Detail:
Picked 14 - 29/3/08
Brix 21.9 - 24.2°
Total acidity 6.1- 8.3 g/l
pH 3.23 - 3.39
Bottling Detail:
13.5% alcohol
6.6 g/l Total acidity
3.36 pH
3 g/l residual sugar
Bottled June 2008
2000 - 2007
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96% Pinot Gris; 4% Viognier
3 different vineyards: Winery block in Gimblett Gravels: 46%, Mangaorapa Station (Southern Hawkes Bay) 17% and Blackbridge (Haumoana, Hawkes Bay) 37%.
2008 was an exceptional season in Hawkes Bay. A very warm, low-rainfall summer was followed by a mild autumn. The grapes were picked at good maturity levels and clean condition from the 3 vineyards, maximizing and diversifying aromas and flavours.
The grapes were rapidly and gently whole bunch pressed to produce a rich, fruit-driven wine with low phenolics. The juice was briefly cold settled to clarify it and then fermented in stainless steel tanks with 3 months aging on yeast lees to add complexity and texture. The wine was bottled in June 2008.
Light straw with a hint of green
Nashi pear and spice
The standout feature is the texture of the wine: the opulent mouth-feel makes this wine luscious and popular. The rich texture and fullness, even though the wine is essentially dry, are the result of ripe grapes. The wine has great balance with finesse and purity of fruit.
2008 - 2011
Asian-style foods, seafoods - especially scallops, cheeses, desserts featuring apples, pears or quinces.
Serve lightly chilled.
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