Envoy Pinot Gris 2007

Tasting Notes

Envoy Pinot Gris 2007 - 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

Variety

Pinot Gris

Harvest Date

7 April 2007

Brix at Harvest

26.0 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam

Winemakers

Ant Mackenzie & 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

Mineral and pear characters. Underlying suggestions of melon/pineapple.

Palate

The tautness on the nose continues onto the palate. This mineral/slate character contributes structure to balance the natural richness in the wine.

Release Date

October 2008

Cellaring

3-5 years

Analysis

Residual Sugar: