The 2005 Pinot Gris was grown on the Anderson’s vineyard in the upper Brancott Valley. The soils are north facing, gently sloping, free draining clay loam with a few stones. A variety of old (Mission or Petit Grain) and more recently imported cultivars have been planted.
The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness, crushed and gently pressed. Then the juice underwent a combination of indigenous and inoculated yeast fermentation, giving it more complexity. Thirty percent of the wine fermented in one to four year-old French oak for two months (bringing extra complexity) while the other portion was fermented in stainless steel.
The nose reveals ripe pear, white peach and spices. Richly textured with layers of fruit, nuts and spices. This wine lingers on a long velvety dry finish.
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, blue cheese and walnut tart.
WINES - Tasting Notes
