Export - Deen Vat 11 Pinot Grigio 2010

Region
Victoria

Appearance
Light straw colour with green tinges.

Bouquet
Honey and hay aromas, hints of perfumed aromatics, typical of Pinot Grigio.

Palate
Light refreshing palate with pleasant grassy and herbal fruit flavours.

Vintage Conditions
The 2009 – 2010 growing season saw one of the earliest seasons to date. Timely rainfall received during early summer gave the vineyards some relief from a dry winter and  spring. Conditions for ripening of Pinot Grigio were close to ideal with warm days and cool nights. Fruit was picked once optimal flavours were achieved.

Winemaking
Fruit was hand harvested and whole bunch pressed to retain varietal character and freshness and to avoid any pink colour pickup. Winemaking techniques included warmer fermentation with fine solids to improve texture and softness while preserving varietal expression. The wine is given extended time on yeast lees to give complexity to the natural fruit flavours.

Wine Analysis
Alc/Vol : 12.5 %   pH : 3.28   TA : 5.6 g/L

Cellaring
For immediate enjoyment. The wine will, however, continue to soften and develop more complexity over the next 2 to 3 years.

Suggested Cuisine
Serve quite chilled with fresh salad, seafood or light Asian style dishes.

General Characteristics
Dry   Light Bodied