Naissante - 2011 Pinot Gris

Tasmania is the playground of the adventurous, showcasing the creative opportunities available to a new generation of vignerons. Drawing on over 10 years of cool climate winemaking experience Naissante provides us with the avenue to explore alternative sites, varieties and wine styles from across Tasmania. Naissante wines emphasize varietal character, elegant structure and natural balance by continuing the traditional winemaking methods synonymous with Delamere Vineyard.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

The 2011 season was notoriously challenging in Tasmania, with high rainfall and warm weather leading to high risk of disease. However, where fastidious vineyard management was applied wonderful wines have resulted due to low crop levels and humid condition.

WINEMAKING

The fruit for this wine was carefully hand harvested from a mature vineyard located at the northern end of the Tamar Valley on the western side of the river. The fruit was whole bunch pressed and fermented with light solids in stainless steel tank. Ageing on yeast lees has added to the texture and complexity of the wine.

TASTING NOTES

The aroma of this wine shows classical Pinot Gris characterists of pear, with hints of nectarine and nutmeg spice. The palate is open and generous with the pear characters enhanced by a creamy textured. The fresh gentle acidity balances the wine perfectly giving the wine length and a clean finish. A classic example of a Tasmanian Gris style.

FOOD

Best enjoyed with seafood matched with richer cream sauces.

VINTAGE INFORMATION

Vintage	2011
Region	West Tamar Valley, Tasmania
WM	Shane Holloway
Harvest date	10/4/08/11 - 15/4/11
Alcohol	13.0%
TA	6.5g/L
pH	3.61
Cellaring	4 years