Pinot Gris 2011, Archangel Estate, Central Otago

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Only 200 cases were made of this and it's an absolute star on our list! This is a ‘must try before you die’ wine. It’s ripe, and retains fresh acidity. We’re sure it’s a foody white but we’d quite happily bath in it if we could afford to do so.

Vintage: 2011

Closure: Screwcap

Grape: Pinot Gris

Country: New Zealand

Region: Central Otago

ABV: 13.5%

Grape variety and blend : Pinot Gris

Alcohol : 13.7%

Residual sugar : 7.7 g/L

Production quantity : 200 Dozen

Age of vine : 5 years

Soil type : A blend of loess, gravel, schist, mineral quartz

Hand/machine harvested : Hand harvested

Harvest dates : May 2010

Length of fermentation :

Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel Tank

Bottle/cask ageing : Bottle

Colour : Pale Straw

Bouquet : Displays aromatic spices & honeysuckle. The palate opens up to
tropical fruits, quince & ripe pear.

Serving temperature : 8°C

Food match : Pork tenderloin, Asian dishes with aromatic spices; Steamed mussels with wine & herbs

Ageing potential : 3 years