Wine Composition
100% Pinot Gris
Winemakers Comments
With a nose of pear fruit, lemon sherbet, white blossom, floral notes and a hint of creamy butter, this classic Pinot Gris is fresh, pretty, vibrant, textured and long. With complexity, balance and drinkability this is a versatile wine that can be enjoyed alone or with a variety of dishes.
Awards
Raymond Chan | 4 stars
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
13.5%
RS
7.7 g/l
TA
6.4 g/l
pH
3.49
Winemaker's Notes
The fruit for this wine was grown on both the upper and the lower terraces of Askerne Vineyard.
Winemaker
Name - Ant MacKenzie
Winery
The Askerne Estate Winery vineyard site comprises six different soils varying between river gravels, sandy soils, silt, and loams. The subsoils vary from gravels, red-metal, and clay. These various soils have been matched to particular varieties and also to produce complexity within varietal styles.
The site also has unique climatic attributes. It is forward of both the Haumoana hills and Havelock North hills and is close to the coast, benefiting from the moderating effect of the sea. It is a plains site receiving cooling winds from all directions including draughts from the adjoining Tuki Tuki river which laid down the various soils. These cooling effects are key contributors to the elegance and aromatics of our white wines.
The soils and climate provide a base, which is built on by a variety of clones and rootstocks within each variety to add further complexity. Our viticultural management reflects a meticulous approach to our philosophy that fine wine is made in the vineyard.
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