ENVOY Johnson Vineyard Pinot Gris 2017

Aroma - Preserved pear, mango and nougat. Ripe citrus is normally a signature of this block, and present at a more subtle level in 2017. Palate - The balance is sweet with a long clean finish. Structurally light, the high concentration of ripe fruit flavours and residual sugar is offset with a degree of oak aging complexity and the exotic spice flavours from a late harvest date.

The 2017 growing season was kind with moderate well-spaced rainfall and good growing conditions. The restricted crop off our Envoy block enjoyed an extended hang time, and picked up a small percentage of noble rot after late season rain. Further ripening resulted in shriveled berries with concentrated juice.