Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Gris

Growing Region: Clare Valley, Australia

Owner / Winemaker: Tim Adams

TASTING NOTE:
The fruit for this Pinot Gris wine was harvested in the cool of the early morning, and then on arrival into the winery the fruit was crushed and pressed, with all pressings returned back to the juice. The juice then went through a cool fermentation for over two weeks and was stopped before completion to leave a small percentage of residual sweetness. The wine was then stabilised and immediately bottled under screw cap to retain the natural freshness.

Rather than removing the naturally occurring colour from the Pinot Gris skins, as an honest expression of varietal character, Tim choose to retain it in the finished wine. The resulting wine in the glass has a slight rose gold hue, which matches the equally bright and vibrant fruit characters in the wine.

On the nose this 2013 Pinot Gris reveals pear, lychee and subtle citrus notes. These characters carry through on to the palate and even lifted in nature - with opulent pear, lychee and peach flavours on the mid palate - complemented and nicely balanced by soft lemon zest notes and cleansing acidity. The wine can be easily enjoyed while it is young and vibrant or will reward short-term cellaring. Chill and serve at 8C.

CELLARING POTENTIAL:
Drinking perfectly well this summer season; and over the next 2-3 years.

SUGGESTED FOOD MATCHES:
Perfect wine pairing with Asian cuisine, seafood and summer salads, enjoy.

An vibrant, well balanced Pinot Gris.