Palliser Estate Pinot Gris 2022
New Zealand, Martinborough
Pinot Gris
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Description
A rich, concentrated off-dry Pinot Gris with a fresh mouthfeel.
Certifications
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
7.0 g/l residual sugar
5.8 g/l acidity
3.38 pH
Vineyard
62% of the fruit from the Pencarrow Vineyard, 5% from our organic vineyard Om Santi and the balance from the Palliser Vineyard
Vinification
The fruit is harvested and has 3 hours skin contact to aid in extraction of aromas and flavour. The grapes are gently pressed, tank fermented to 7g/litre of residual sugar adding weight. A portion is fermented in old french oak barrels adding complexity.
Maturation
The two portions are then blended and aged for a further 2 months on lees gaining texture before bottling
Bottling
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