McW 480 Tumbarumba Pinot Grigio 2017

Vintage: 2017 Grape Varietal: Pinot Grigio Vineyard Region: Tumbarumba, NSW. Australia. Vintage Conditions: A wet start to the season was followed by a cool spring & a warm summer. The harvest period was then 2 weeks behind average. This slightly later harvest allowed the fruit to mature to full flavor ripeness in cooler conditions. This has resulted in fantastic wines with ripe flavors, balanced acid and lower alcohols. Colour: Straw yellow Aroma: Floral and aromatic with lifted spice and delicate rose petal aromas Palate: A light to medium bodied wine with spicy nashi pear and crisp gala apple flavours. The palate is aromatic, crisp and long with a lingering spiciness and clean refreshing finish Vinification and maturation: Individual blocks of Pinot Grigio were picked based on flavour ripeness and style. After gentle fining and settling, the juices were then carefully racked and inoculated with selected yeast strains. Predominately fermented cool between 13-15 degrees in tank for aromatic fruit flavours. A portion was barrel fermented in new and older French oak for texture and length and left on natural yeast lees to build texture and complexity. Alcohol: 12.5%

pH: 3.26

Acidity: 7.2 g/l

Peak Drinking: This wine is best consumed in its youth.