Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2007

Tasting Notes

Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2007 - Ant Mackenzie

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

Selected sites in Marlborough's Wairau & Waihopai Valleys.

Variety

100% Pinot Gris

Harvest Date

26th March - 7th April 2007

Brix at Harvest

22.5 - 26.0 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

Shallow and stony soils with overlying sandy loam.

Winemakers

Ant Mackenzie and Paul Bourgeois

Winemaking

After picking and pressing the individual parcels were tank fermented at warm temperatures. At the end of fermentation the wines were aged on full fermentation lees for four months.

Colour

Pale straw

Bouquet

Ripe pears and stewed apple with an underlying custard note.

Palate

The softness of structure is gently enhanced by the impression of â€˜fatnessâ€™ giving the wine wonderful balance and length.

Release Date

September 2007

Cellaring

3 - 5 years

Analysis

Residual Sugar: