Rimu Grove Pinot Gris 2003
Winemaker’s Notes
Harvest date 03 April 2003
Sugars at harvest 21.9 Brix
Bottling date 25 August 2003
Cases produced 318
Alcohol 13.2%
Residual Sugars 7.6 g/L
pH 3.35
T/A 7.42g/L
100% fruit from the Rimu Grove estate vineyard. Grapes were picked by hand and underwent gentle whole-cluster pressing.
15% aged sur lie in aged French oak barrels, 85% aged sur lie in stainless steel tank.
Tasting notes
Concentrated Pinot Gris with strong varietal characters.Citrus, tropical fruit, floral, spicy aromas and flavours with a firm backbone of acidity.
Oily, opulent textures fill the mouth and linger on the pallet.