Envoy Pinot Gris 2008

Tasting Notes

Envoy Pinot Gris 2008 - Paul Bourgeois

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

11 April 2008

Brix at Harvest

24.0 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam

Winemakers

Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Bird

Winemaking

Grapes were hand selected and picked from our original plantings of Pinot Gris. They were then whole bunch pressed and slowly fermented for 6 months in a German oak oval.

Colour

Straw

Bouquet

Exotic characters of wax, spice and nuts overlaid on classic fruit notes of pear and melon.

Palate

Juicy, pure fruit characters carry on from the nose. Light, crisp and refreshing, the palate is very accessible now but will reveal its more complex side with maturity.

Release Date

October 2009

Cellaring

3-5 years

Analysis

Residual Sugar:

39.0 g/L

pH:

3.54

TA:

5.1 g/L

Alcohol:

12.0% v/v

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