Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2009

Tasting Notes

Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2009 - Paul Bourgeois

Pinot Gris produces low yields of concentrated grapes on a stony riverbed terrace in our Marlborough vineyard. Grapes are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks to give intense floral and fresh pear flavours. This wine is produced from very ripe grapes, with intense aromas and a rich, minerally, persistent palate.

Country

New Zealand

Region

Marlborough

Vineyards

Johnson Estate and growers

Variety

Pinot Gris

Harvest Date

23 March - 18 April 2009

Brix at Harvest

23.0 - 27.1 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam. Deep alluvial silts.

Winemakers

Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Bird

Winemaking

After picking and pressing the individual parcels were fermented slowly with a portion of old oak fermentation and a small percentage going through malolactic fermentation.

Colour

Pale straw

Bouquet

Classic Pinot Gris aromas of pear, melons and hints of exotic spices.

Palate

Concentrated and rich with a long, harmonious finish. Bright fruit is complemented by subtle lees influenced characters.

Release Date

September 2009

Cellaring

3-5 years

Analysis

Residual Sugar:

9.0 g/L

pH:

3.55

TA:

5.7 g/L

Alcohol:

14.0% v/v

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Accolades

Pinot Gris and swordfish wine and food match - Gourmet Traveller Wine, Oct 09
Nicely robust and full of flavour - 2009 Pinot Gris - Hospitality/Thirst magazine, Nov 09
Pure Silver medal - Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2009 - Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2009, Nov 09
Balanced to perfection - Pinot Gris 09 - WineNZ magazine, Dec 09
4 1/2 Stars - Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2009 - Winestate Magazine, Jan 10
4 Stars - Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2009 - Cuisine magazine, Feb 10
GOLD - Pinot Gris 2009 - Dallas Morning News Wine Competition 2010, Feb 10
Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2009

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