Rua Central Otago Pinot Gris 2021

Description

• Dry style
• Peach & citrus
• Honey & hazlenuts
• Bright acidity

"We are continuing to explore the complexity brought from 100% wild barrel ferment, use of acacia and lees stirring. This season, bright natural acidity is balancing the weight and texture of the palate. A delicious wine with which to take your time and enjoy with food" Winemaker

Complex nose of white peach, lemon and lime zest, hazelnuts and honey. Concentrated and dense palate adding pears to the peach and honey notes on the nose. A lovely zing of minerality and bright acidity lengthens the finish.

100% Pinot Gris grown on their Cairnmuir Rd Vineyard (47%) and Felton Terraces Vineyard (53%) in Bannockburn, Central Otago.

Following a winter with low rainfall, it was a dry start to the season. Heavy rains on January first (100ml) were a great relief and boosted fruit set and berry weight. Warm settled weather through late Feb and early March continued through harvest, and with little threat from frosts or stoppages from rain, ensured the fruit arrived evenly at the winery in excellent condition.

100% whole bunch pressed and fermented in neutral oak & acacia with 24% in uncheons. It was left on lees and stirred 2 times a week.