Gladstone Vineyard Pinot Gris 2010

In the vineyard

The grapes were grown at the Boyd block on Dakins Road and Home block at the winery and were carefully managed to give maximum sun exposure on the fruit to ensure
optimum ripeness. The fruit was all hand harvested.

In the winery

The fruit was crushed and pressed and the juice clarified through cold settling for two days. Press juice fraction was cut and handled separately. The clean juice was then
racked off the sediment and fermented in stainless steel tanks and 15% fermented and matured in French oak barrels. After fermentation completed the lees was stirred fortnightly to help build the palate-weight and mouth feel of the wine.

In the glass

The wine has a nose of apricots, lemon peel, some orange blossom floral notes and a soft oak influence. The entry onto the palate has a touch of sweetness followed by toasted hazelnut and dried fruits with a smooth, silky finish. Drink now, or cellar for two years.

AWARDS

Silver Medal Royal Easter Show 2011
Silver Medal New Zealand International Wine Show 2011
Silver Medal Southern Hemisphere International Wine and Spirit Competition 2011
Bronze Medal Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition 2011