Winery: Wither Hills

Winemaker:

Region Marlborough, NZ

Vintage:2011

Another stunning Pinot Gris from the Two Tracks brand.

Aroma This has classic aromas of bright white peach and pear with an almost spicy apple crumble character underlying the primary citrus brights.

Palate The palate displays a wonderful lush palate with generous weight and even texture enhancing the fresh acidity, apple blossom and pear flavours.

Food Match A wine to enjoy at any occasion or try with salt & pepper squid or walnut and pear salad.

Viticulture The 2011 season would have to be the most healthiest we have seen the vines and canopies since 2003 - a wet spring leading into January kept the health and balance superb. Then the traditional Marlborough ‘Indian Summer’ kicked in towards the later half of the ripening season, bringing on all the intense, concentrated characters associated with Marlborough aromatics. With the vine working at its own speed the ripening of fruit
was timed to perfection, with warmer nights just prior to harvest softening the acids and promoting sustained structure and elegance.

Winemaking Machine harvested at optimal ripeness & maturity early in morning to retain the intensely delicate vibrant Pinot Gris aromas & flavours. The juice was gently pressed off skins to tank where it was settled and racked. Fermentation was in 100% Stainless Steel for approximately 25 days at low temperatures to again retain the bright aromatics and palate intensity of the variety. The wine was then blended, stabilised, and filtered ready to bottle.

Analysis
Alc/vol 13.5%
Brix 23-24
pH 3.55
Total  Acidity 5.56g/l
Residual Sugar 13g/l

Awards

Gold Medal Sydney Royal Wine Show 2011