Winery & Vintage Info
Favourable weather conditions ensured a successful growing season in Marlborough. Throughout the season, rainfall reached 95% of the long term average ensuring good water supply. With variable weather conditions, this gave low to moderate yields across Marlborough’s sub-regions which resulted in looser bunches and ensured quality fruit. Dry weather during the harvest period meant the fruit was picked at optimal ripeness, enabling the varietal characteristics to shine through. For Pinot Gris, the settled autumn conditions and cool evenings allowed for extended hang time, resulting in slow grape ripening and development of complex flavours, with delicate floral aromas.
After harvest the fruit was pressed before the juice was transferred into tank for fermentation. Yeasts specially selected to add texture and aromatics were used to prompt the ferment. Winemakers stopped the ferment at the precise time the balance of flavour and classic Marlborough acidity in the blend was achieved. The wine was then delicately de-alcoholised using our spinning cone creating a full-flavoured Pinot Gris that is 50% less alcohol and 45% less calories compared to 12.5% alc./vol. wine.
