The King's Thorn Pinot Gris

WINEMAKING

Grapes for this wine were harvested later in the growing season to allow full ripening of the synonymous Pinot Gris flavours and acid profile. Whole bunches were pressed into mostly stainless-steel tanks with a minority being transferred into oak puncheons. Fermentation was carried out with cooler temperatures to retain the bright stonefruit aromas. Oak portions were stirred on a weekly basis to promote mouthfeel and roundness with the wine being assembled after 3-4 months on light lees.

ANALYSIS

Alcohol                 14.5%
pH                         3.58
T.A                        6.0g/L
Residual sugar      4.8g/L

TASTING NOTE

Rich aromas of ripe peach, apricot and grapefruit are intertwined with a nutty, spicy oak character. The lush palate invokes stone fruit flavours supported with an opulent texture derived from barrel componentry. The wine finishes deliciously dry with a bright citrus acidity.