2010 Huia Pinot Gris

Background:
The 2010 Pinot Gris is estate grown on Huia’s Winsome 
and  Home vineyards. These vineyards have a range of soil
types from windblown glacial clay and sandy soils, to very
stony alluvial silts in Rapaura.

 Winemaking:
The grapes were harvested by hand on the 30th March and
the 4th of April. Both vineyards achieved excellent ripeness
and flavour with grapes reaching  23.5 to 24.0 Brix.   A
large portion was fermented using wild yeasts. Over fifty
percent has been partially fermented and matured in 
neutral French Oak.  

Tasting Note:
On the nose ripe pear and mandarin notes integrate with a  
delicate hint of spice.  The palate is rich and dry with a silky
creamy texture.  Ripe pear and white peach flavours
combine with a delicate touch of nuts and spice.  It has
excellent length and structure.

Food Matches:
Huia Pinot Gris is delicious with: seafood risotto, roasted 
and casseroled game, Thai food, grilled salmon and fresh  
water trout, seared game fish, rare beef salad, light blue 
cheese and walnut tart.

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