Rockburn Pinot Gris 2020

Rockburn Pinot Gris (100% Gibbston Valley) features ripe peach, nectarine and Nashi pear aromas, heralding a vibrantly fruity, luscious palate. This combined with a very long, zesty finish complements rich or light seafood meals or most Asian-spiced cuisine, though its extraordinary versatility should be experienced over a wide range of dishes. This wine is drinking very well now and is expected to mellow over the next 3-4 years.

Rockburn Pinot Gris | Central Otago, New Zealand

Grape Variety & Clone: Pinot Gris 2/15, 2/21 | Training and Trellis: Vertical Shoot Position (VSP) | Soils: Gibbston 40cm loam over alluvial gravels | Vineyard Location: Gibbston Valley Back Road | Climate Comment: Cool flowering, damp summer. | Vintage Climate: A frosty start but extended finish. | Harvest Date: 1st May 2019. | Viticulturist Comment: Low yields and frosty harvest.

Grape Variety & Clone: Pinot Gris 2/15, 2/21 Training and Trellis: Vertical Shoot Position (VSP) Soils: Gibbston 40cm loam over alluvial gravels Vineyard Location: Gibbston Valley Back Road Climate Comment: Cool summer, dry autumn. Vintage Climate: A cool start but very settled. Harvest Date: 30th April – 3rd May Viticulturist Comment: Clean fruit, low yields.

Fermented on gross solids in stainless steel tanks at ~15oC.