Details
Rockburn Pinot Gris 2011
VITICULTURE
Grape Variety & Clone: Pinot Gris 2/15, 2/21
Training and Trellis: Vertical Shoot Position (VSP)
Soils: Parkburn 10--15 cm loam over river gravel Gibbston 40cm loam over alluvial gravels
Vineyard Location: Parkburn and Gibbston Valley Back Road
Climate Comment: Hot and early spring, cool and damp summer
Vintage Climate: Long and settled, very few rain or frost events.
Harvest Date: 23rd March in Parkburn, 29th April in Gibbston.
Viticulturist Comment: Good yields allowed for selective picking of the very best fruit.
WINEMAKING
Winemaker: Malcolm Rees--Francis
Fermentation: Fermented on gross solids in stainless steel tanks at ~14oC to retain aromatics and finesse. Stopped at each parcels point of sugar/acid balance then racked and blended.
Alcohol: 12.5 %
Titratable Acidity: 7.5 g/L
Residual Sugar: 10 g/L
pH: 3.30
Vintage Comment: Slow ripening allowed for excellent flavour development and great aromatics. Very different characters from each vineyard, giving greater complexity to the final wine.
TASTING NOTES
Bright stonefruit and Nashi pear aromas herald a vibrantly fruity off--dry palate featuring a rich and supple mouthfeel. A firm backbone of acid leads into very long, zesty finish which complements salmon and other seafood or Asian--spiced cuisine, though its extraordinary versatility should be experienced over a wide range
of dishes. This wine is drinking very well now and is expected to mellow over the next 3--4 years.
Rockburn Pinot Noir 2009
Gold Medal: Royal Easter Show 2011
Wine of Show & Best in Class: Australian Boutique Wine Awards 2010
Trophy & Gold Medal: Shanghai International Wine Challenge 2010
Gold Medal: NZ International Wine Show 2010
Gold Medal: Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2010
"Very deeply fruited with delicate floral tones enhanced by nuances of Earl Grey tea. Supple, lithe tannins leading into a very long finish. As always this wine shows classic Rockburn elegance, integrity and balance". Winemakers Notes
Additional Information
| RRP | NZ$68.50 |
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