2021 Yealands Single Vineyard Pinot Gris, Awatere Valley

Thinking differently is what Yealands team does very well. Crafting award-winning wines in harmony with nature has lead the world in sustainable winegrowing. Most importantly, it means great tasting wines which don’t cost the earth.

The fruit was de-stemmed then pressed gently prior to cold settling for 72 hours. A portion (30%) was racked directly to older French barriques to undergo fermentation. The balance was racked to a small stainless steel tank and fermented separately using a selected yeast. A long cool fermentation followed. The parcels were then kept on lees for a period of two months, with the barrels being stirred twice weekly to build texture and structure. The wine was then blended, stabilised and filtered prior to bottling.

Brimming with concentrated notes of poached pears and melon, with underlying flavours of quince and a touch of ginger. Palate is full-bodied and luscious, showing wonderful balance between texture, fruit weight and mineral acidity, with a long dry finish.

Enjoy with poultry and mushroom dishes such as creamy pasta with porcini, or heavier seafood dishes. This wine is suitable for vegetarians, vegans and gluten free diets. Drink now or cellar for up to 4 years.