2010 Pennon Hill Pinot Grigio
Our Pennon Hill wines display true varietal character and sub regional quality, designed for immediate consumption with hints of cellaring potential.
Vineyard
The Pinot Grigio is sourced from three of our vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula.
The cool climate of the Peninsula provides an extended ripening period producing grapes with high natural acidity and intense fruit weight. Our careful attention to detail in the vineyard, by way of parcel selection and harvest criteria followed by meticulous winemaking practices ensures the highest level of wine quality is achieved.
- Vineyard(s): Pennon Hill (Red Hill South)
- Black Rabbit (Red Hill South)
- 336 (Main Ridge)
- Elevation: between 90 to 120 meters
- Soil: Red Volcanic-based Clay
- Trellis: VSP
- Average vine age: 15 years
Vintage
After a dream growing season, our Pinot Grigio was harvested in early March in ideal conditions. The mild, steady vintage has resulted in delicate, balanced flavours, with fine natural acidity.
Winemaking
We stay true to Italian Grigio style; cold settling followed by a clean racking and cool fermentation assists in maintaining the fruit purity of this wine, whilst accentuating the underlying minerality. At the completion of fermentation, the wine is stabilized and bottled early to preserve varietal freshness.
- Crush: Whole bunch pressed
- Yeast: Cultured
- Fermentation: Cold fermented 14-16 degrees C
- Post-ferment maceration: Lees stirring in tank for short period
- Fining/Filtration: Light PVPP fining followed by Crossflow filtration.
Technical Data
- Alcohol: 13.4%
- PH/acidity: 3.12/6.6 g/L
- Bottled: August 2010
- Closure: Stelvin
- Cases: 690
Tasting Notes
- Aroma: Nashi pear, almonds
- Palate: green apple, pear, textured
- Finish: fresh, crisp
Cellaring Advice
This wine will be drinking bright and fresh over the first two years of its life, but will develop some nutty complexity as it develops in bottle. A wine to be enjoyed in its youth.
