Intricate and intensely varietal
Full bodied with balanced acidity, ripe pear and soft citrus notes flow through this wine
Pair with roast scallops and pancetta.
Selaks Founders Limited Edition Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris 2016
Selaks Founders Limited Edition Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris 2016
Description
Intricate and intensely varietal, pear and apple spice shine on the nose. Pale straw with golden hues reflected throughout. Full bodied with balanced acidity, ripe pear and soft citrus notes flow through this wine. Linger over the long off-dry finish.
70% of the Pinot Gris grapes were sourced from our Moteo vineyard, providing a warm and slightly humid climate. The vineyard rows are orientated North to South capturing the most sunlight for even ripening and fresh fruit flavours. The soil is free-draining Poporangi sandy loam.
The remaining 30% were grown in our Te Tua vineyard, situated 10km North West from Hastings. The vineyard is known as ‘The Split’ as it was split off from a beef and sheep farm prior to being a vineyard. The rows are also orientated North to South with freedraining fine sandy loam overlaying red metal soils. This climate has medium continentality with very warm days in the growing season.
The grapes were crushed and direct pressed with skin contact, while retaining the opaque straw colour. Cool fermentation in tank followed, using cultured yeast to enhance varietal characteristics. Minor components of wild ferment, barrel ferment and some Gewurztraminer were added to our blend, providing perfect complexity to this stunning 2016 wine.
Food Pairing: Pair with roast scallops and pancetta.
Seal
Payment
Alcohol
Delivery
Similar Products
Recently viewed
Join our mailing list
Subscribe to receive our email newsletters and be the first to hear about our latest specials, new releases and clearance deals.