Envoy Pinot Gris 2006

Tasting Notes

Envoy Pinot Gris 2006 - Ant Mackenzie

An unassuming grape that has found a perfectly suited site on a sheltered part of our lower terrace 'C Block,' tucked in a corner where successive flood events have deposited rich layers of mineral laden soils and overlaid them with gravels. This strata is sometimes stony on the surface but with veins of richness not far beneath. The vines enjoy balanced growth once established and consistently produce tight bunches with small berries. Fruit selection occurs in the vineyard from the best performing clonal selections during the season.

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Vineyards

Johnson Estate

Block

C Block

Harvest Date

2 April 2006

Brix at Harvest

25 - 29 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Winemakers

Ant Mackenzie, Jayne Grigg and Paul Bourgeois

Winemaking

Grapes were hand selected and picked from our original plantings of Pinot Gris. They were then whole bunch pressed and fermented in German oak ovals. The wine was aged for a further seven months on lees prior to bottling.

Colour

Straw

Bouquet

Heavy honey dew nectar, pineapple and custard. Bold.

Palate

The clear impression is of weight through high extract. This almost oily consistency is fortunately contained by the underlying fruit phenolics.

Release Date

March 2007

Cellaring

3 - 5 years

Analysis

Residual Sugar:

22 g/L

pH:

3.64

TA:

4.87 g/L

Alcohol:

14.0% v/v

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Accolades

Envoy 2006 PInot Gris - Jane Skilton, May 07

Wine NZ recommendation - Envoy 2006 Pinot Gris - Wine NZ, Winter 2007, Jul 07

5 STARS - 2006 Envoy Pinot Gris - Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide 08, May 08

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