TOHU PINOT GRIS 2018 750 mL

TASTING NOTES A brilliant pale gold in the glass, this Pinot Gris from Nelson displays bright aromas of pear-drop, stonefruit and atouch of fresh citrus. On the palate this complex fruit driven wine displays crisp flavours of red apple and juicy ripe pea r, integrated with smooth acidity and a hint of sweetness resulting in a fresh and richly textured style. WINEMAKING Grapes sourced from anumber of prime sites in the Nelson region are gently pressed once at the winery to obtain beautiful, clear free-ru n juice; while the harder pressings are allowed to oxidise to soften phenolics before being re-combined with the free-run. The juice is settled andracked into stainless steel tanks for warming and inoculation with selected, aromatic yeasts. Fermentation is carried out at cool temperatures of around 10-13?C to help preserve the fruity characters and freshness. Post ferment the wines are held on lees for an extended period to help build texture in the wine. The wine is then stabilised and lightly fined bef ore being filtered ready for bottling in early November. VITICULTURE Nelson warm climate, high sunshine hours and varied soil profiles makes it ideal for growing aromatic varieties such as Pinot Gris, however the 2016/2017 growing season in Nelson proved to be a challenging one for the vineyard teams. The season began with cooler temperatures during flowering – impacting fruit set and resulting in low to moderate yields throughout the blocks. The cooler temperatures continued into the summer months, whic h also brought higher than usual levels of precipitation to the region. Despite these challenges, clean fruit at ideal ripeness levels was achieved through meticulous vineyard management which through methods such as shoot thinning and leaf plucking allow ed light and airflow into the canopy.