GISBORNE GARAGISTE WINE COMPANY
SAUVIGNON GRIS 2016
HISTORY
Sauvignon Gris is a variety in its own right and primarily found
in Bordeaux and Chile . It is thought to be a clonal mutation of Sauvignon Blanc
and demonstrates a pink colouration in the grapes. Sauvignon
Gris produces fruit with higher sugar levels than its cousin, which contribute
to greater aromatics and a more rich and round feel to the wines.
VITICULTURE
This wine was made using hand picked grapes
from a premium block in the Patutahi region of Gisborne. A balanced crop level and open canopy ensured
full expression of varietal character.
HARVEST DETAILS
The grapes were hand harvested in optimum condition with
ripe flavours on the 7th April
2016.
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Sugar (o Bx)
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Titratable Acidity
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pH
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20.6
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5.6 g/L
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3.34
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WINEMAKING NOTES
The grapes were gently whole bunch pressed releasing high quality free run juice rich in flavour. After
cold settling overnight the juice was racked
and cool fermented in a stainless steel tank with a selected yeast strain retaining
the aromatic qualities of the grapes . The wine was stop fermented to leave a trace of residual sugar to balance
the acidity and fruit flavours. It then was fined, filtered and bottled early
preserving the fruit characters.
TASTING NOTES
The nose
shows intense aromatic characters of white nectarine, pear and spice. These
characters follow through on the palate with complexing background notes
of blackcurrant and gooseberry. The
palate is off dry with full, ripe fruit flavours and a long finish.
WINE ANALYSIS
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Alcohol
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Titratable Acidity
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pH
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Residual sugar
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12.8%
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5.2 g/L
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3.23
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4.6 g/L
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FOOD MATCH
A versatile wine that can be enjoyed as an aperitif, with delicate
fish dishes, lighter roasted or grilled white meat or with soft white cheeses
