Description

JULES TAYLOR
MARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS

A snazzy little people-pleaser, this Pinot Gris is sure to turn heads.
Pinot Gris is great fun to hang out with – she gets on well with everybody
– Jules

 

2024 Vintage Info:

Vinification: 

• • Around 53% of the fruit for this Pinot Gris came from the Meadowbank vineyard in the Taylor Pass sub-region, and another 27% from the Waihopai Valley, with the remainder coming from the Rapaura sub-region.
  • The grapes were a mixture of the older 2/15 clone and newer 457 and 52B clones which have been producing beautiful little berries full of concentrated stone-fruit and spice flavors.
  • The parcel of 52B fruit was hand harvested, with the remainder picked by machine.
  • In the winery the majority of the juice was pressed and settled in tank then racked for a slow, cool fermentation with selected yeast to preserve fruit characters and freshness.
  • Jules retained higher levels of solids through the fermentation to enhance mouthfeel and texture.
  • The hand harvested portion of grapes was whole bunch pressed to old barrels for a wild ferment with natural yeasts.
  • This portion of wine also underwent a full malolactic fermentation with some lees stirring.
  • The components were blended in August and bottled in late October.

 

HARVEST DATE

• • 8-12th March 2024

VINEYARDS

• • 80% Southern Valleys and 20% Rapaura, Marlboroughh

VARIETIES

• • 100% Pinot Gris

WINE ANALYSIS

• • Alc. 13.83%
  • RS. 3.7 g/L
  • pH. 3.33
  • TA. 5.94 g/L

CELLARING

• • Drink now for optimum drinking.
  • Can cellar up to 5 years.

Food Match:

• • This Pinot Gris is great with Thai or Vietnamese flavours – try pairing it with pork belly spring rolls or a traditional Vietnamese Pho.
  • Alternatively try it with freshly caught scallops fried in butter with a touch of garlic and chilli.

Winemaker’s Notes:

• • Color: Pale straw yellow

  • Nose:  Inviting aromas of rose petal and elderflower are supported by lashings of ripe stone fruit, melon, quince and a hint of spice.

  • Palate: The palate is elegant and creamy, with concentrated flavors of pear and ginger, tropical, citrus and stone fruit, and a delicious textural creaminess from the wild fermentation. It is a charming drop, concluding in a juicy, fresh-tasting finish.

 

 

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