Bright, light straw-yellow colour, pale on rim. The nose is fresh with light pear and
stonefruit aromas, lifted by subtle white and yellow florals and fermentation
esters, revealing rich honeysuckle notes and mineral interest with
aeration. Dry to taste and medium-full
bodied, deep flavours of pears, ripe stonefruits and apricot kernels form a
soft, but positive core. Subtle floral,
honeysuckle and flinty elements unfold to add interest. The palate has soft textures and balanced
acidity, and is carried by some underlying alcoholic power. Some phenolic firmness emerges and carries
the wine to a strong, lingering finish of savoury stonefruits. This is a well-driven, dry Pinot Gris with
ripe stonefruit and pear flavours. Match
with Asian and Middle Eastern fare over the next 3+ years. Hand-picked Barrie clone fruit, WBP and
fermented in stainless-steel to 13.5% alc. and 5 g/L RS. 275 cases made. 17.0/20
Oct 2015 RRP $24.00