The Organic Market and Café

Pinot Gris '20

$23.50 each

Description

2012 PINOT GRIS ESTATE GROWN ~ SINGLE VINEYARD CERTIFIED BIODYNAMIC David Paxton believes that the people who apply the art and science of viticulture are just as important as the winemaker in the making of good wines. That’s why for three decades the Paxtons have nurtured their prized vineyards, some of which were first planted in the 1890s. Our aim is to showcase the intensity of fruit grown on our CERTIFIED BIODYNAMIC vineyards. Sourced from Paxton’s ‘Thomas Block’, this wine displays fruit freshness and structure, highlighting the suitability of this site for the production of premium white varieties. VINTAGE Small crops and moderate temperatures resulted in an early start and short harvest period for Paxton in 2012. Cool nights and balanced vine canopies helped maintain natural acidity with exceptional flavour development. The fruit flavours are vibrant and structured resulting in fabulous wines across all varieties. VINIFICATION The fruit was harvested when ripe, then the juice was gently pressed away from skins, seeds and stalks. After minimal settling, the juice was taken from the grape solids on the bottom of the tank and fermented at temperatures between 15-18°C in stainless steel to encapsulate fruit freshness. Once fermented, the wine lees were regularly mixed into suspension for a 3 week period with the aim of building complexity and texture into the wine. The wine was filtered and bottled early in its life to capture the freshness of the variety. 60% wild fermentation adds complexity, weight and texture to the finished wine. AWARDS/REVIEWS 2008 Pinot Gris Jeff Collerson, Daily Telegraph, 4th Nov 2008 “Among the best pinot gris I’ve encountered outside the variety’s native Alsace...” Tony Love, The Advertiser,15th Oct 2008 – 92 Points 2009 Pinot Gris 2011 James Halliday Wine Companion – 90 Points 2010 Pinot Gris 2012 James Halliday Wine Companion 2011 Pinot Gris Max Allen, Australian Gourmet Traveller, Feb 2012 “...this is the best example I’ve tasted for ages: a perfect balance of ripe fruit, spice and mineral.” VARIETY 100% Pinot Gris COLOUR Pale straw with slight copper hue BOUQUET Fragrant aromatics of spices, apple and Nashi pear with citrus notes PALATE Round, even and smooth with flavours of spiced apple, quince and pear. Mouth filling and textural with a dry, fruit filled finish CELLARING This wine is made specifically to be enjoyed in its youth but will age well Alc 13% TA 6.0 g/l pH 3.31 Residual Sugar 6.1 g/l
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