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Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Gris 2020

New Zealand, Marlborough
Pinot Gris
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Astrolabe Marlborough Pinot Gris 2019
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Description

Aroma - Citrus peel, poached pear and peach with light spice. Palate - Pure, crisp and dry wine with a fine minerality and delicacy of structure. Pear, quince and peach flavours dominate.

Awards

4 stars Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide

91 pts The Real Review

90 pts Vinous by Antonio Galloni

90 pts James Suckling

Certifications

VegetarianVegan

Alcohol

14.0%

Analytical data

3.8 g/l residual sugar
5.8 g/l acidity
3.04 pH

Vineyard

Climate: The 2019-2020 growing season was a little above average for temperature and growing degree days but cooler than the previous three seasons, which were all very high. The season was very dry, with only 43 mm (1.7 inches) of rain from 21 December to the end of harvest on 9 April. Budburst was five or six days early, and so was flowering. The dry season resulted in harvest coming in about ten days earlier than long term average. Where there was groundwater or drip irrigation, vines enjoyed good health and disease pressure was nil. Soils: Mainly free-draining sandy or stony shallow silt loams and one site with deep loams including fragmented limestone. Vine Management: Standard trellis with pruning to two canes and vertical shoot positioning. Vines are trimmed closely, well tucked, with minimal leaf plucking. Extensive fruit thinning enhances concentration of flavour. Harvest Date: Between the 26th and 29th of March.

Vinification

Only the highest quality fraction of free-run juice has been used in this pinot gris, with most from whole-cluster pressed hand-picked bunches. This portion has been cool-fermented on light grape solids to add some round texture and flavour complexity. The balance of the wine is from night-time machine harvesting, where clear-settled juice has been fermented at low temperature to enhance aromatic intensity.

Bottling

Closure: Screw top

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