2014 Brennan Pinot Gris

2014 Brennan Pinot Gris

A rare chance to compare the two contrasting styles from this varietal, with its sister Pinot Grigio. This robust wine drives texture and weight, with shortbread and spice notes on the palate. Subtle oak-ageing results in a toasted caramel finish.

Finished wine detail:

pH 3.46, Alc 14%                                                             Harvest Date: 6 May

Crop level:                                                                              Terroir: Alluvial schist

Block:  Pylon and Highgate (Mission clone)                         Average Brix at harvest:  24.8

Whole cluster percentage: 100% whole bunch press          Soaking: 10 days at 10-15 degrees

Average time in fermenter: 30 days                                      Ferment: 35% in oak, 65% steel innoculated

Maturation: 4.5 months in French oak                                  New oak percentage: 14%

Date of bottling: 10th March 2015                                         Cases produced: 180