Mud House South Island Pinot Gris 2020 (New Zealand)

The fruit for the 2020 Mud House Pinot Gris was sourced from selected vineyards from Marlborough and the Waipara Valley, cool climate wine growing regions in New Zealand’s South Island. The Marlborough vineyards are situated on moderately fertile glacial soils. This includes a mix of sandy loam over very deep gravels; fertile loams and clays. In Waipara, gravelly loams over alluvial subsoil offer minerality and structure.

Once harvested, the grapes were gently pressed and settled in tank. The warm fermentation started with a handful of selected yeast strains. To add complexity and texture; a portion of the wine was fermented in old French oak barriques. After the completion of fermentation the wine was left to relax on light yeast lees to enhance structure and mouth feel. The wine was blended and lightly fined in June, then bottled in early July.

Growing conditions in the South Island were perfect, the warm spring ideal for flowering and fruit set. The settled weather continued as the fruit ripened, with above average temperatures ensuring the development of juicy acidity and concentrated fruit flavours. At the time of picking the fruit was in optimal condition - healthy, with great flavour and integrity. Winery Notes