Pinot Gris 2020

Bannockburn in Central Otago is renowned for its ability to produce small quantities of premium wines.  Domain Road's Defiance Vineyard, on Felton Road, is tucked into a sheltered valley where miners once hunted for gold.   

The Wine

The fruit was hand harvested on 2nd & 6th April 2020 and whole bunch pressed before cold settling for 2 days. The resulting juice was then racked off and inoculated with selected wine yeasts to undergo fermentation in a stainless steel tank (75%) and older oak barrels (25%).  The tank fermentation was stopped to retain some residual sweetness. The two portions were combined prior to bottling. 

The colour of pale straw in the glass our Pinot Gris has a lush texture. Aromas of ripe pear, melon, nectarine, peach, raspberry, camarillo and feijoa are detected on the nose. These are followed by a plush entry of ripe stone fruit, nacho pear, pawpaw and citrus on the palate.  Mouth filling with a full mid-palate balanced with bright mineral acidity and a long finish of pear and nectarine.  

Enjoy with Asian cuisine, seafood, white meats or salad dishes.

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Our Wines

• Pinot Noir
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Riesling
• Symposium
• Pinot Gris
• Pinot Noir Rosé
• Chardonnay