Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2011

Tasting Notes

Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2011 - 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

100% Pinot Gris

Harvest Date

21 March - 14th April 2011

Brix at Harvest

23.0-26.2 °Brix

Viticulturalist

Adam McCone

Soils

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

Winemakers

Paul Bourgeois and Kathy-Lee Sowman

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

Straw

Bouquet

A complex mix of tropical, citrus and stonefruit with a gentle seasoning of allspice.

Palate

Lush ripe fruit opens the palate with classic flavours of pear and red apples. The structure gives a lasting finish reminiscent of nougat and apricot pith.

Release Date

September 2011

Cellaring

3-5 years

Analysis

Residual Sugar:

9.6 g/L

TA:

6.5 g/L

Alcohol:

14.5% v/v

SV_PG_2011_note.pdf

Accolades

5 Star Spy Valley 2011 Spring Releases - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, Sep 11
ELITE GOLD 2011 Pinot Gris - Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2011, Nov 11
TROPHY - 2011 Pinot Gris - TROPHY - Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2011, Nov 11
GOLD - 2011 Pinot Gris - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2012, Feb 12
Spy Valley Pinot Gris 2011

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