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Pinot Gris - 2008
Central Otago, New Zealand
Winemakers Tasting Note Lamont Pinot Gris combines textural richness and intrigue with complexity in the flavour spectrum and delivers as a vibrant, fresh and lively example of this hedonistic grape variety. All the fruit was carefully hand harvested and destemmed and crushed prior to gentle pressing. The resulting juice was cool stainless steel fermented to retain fruit character. The wine was left on yeast lees for two months to build mouth feel and complexity. The result is a classic Central Otago Pinot Gris with intense aromas and flavours of pear, and white peaches. A full and rich Pinot Gris with great palate weight and persistence. Lovely drinking now, this wine will continue to develop and reward.
Food Match aperitif, seafood, salads, white meats
Cellaring up to 5 years
| Harvest Data | |
| Vintage Detail | cool, low yielding, dry autumn |
| Brix | 26 |
| Hand Harvested | from clones Sel Ovaille, 2/15 |
| Harvest Dates | 17 March 2008 |
| Winemaking | |
| Destemmed | Yes & lightly crushed |
| Fermentation Vessel | Stainless steel tank |
| Fermentation | Cool with cultured yeasts |
| Maturation | 2 months on lees |
| Fining | Casein, isinglass |
| Bottled | August 2008 |
| Wine Analysis | |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| pH | 3.56 |
| Res. Sugar | 4.7gms |
| T/A | 5.5g/l |
