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2024 LE FAUVE PINOT GRIS
Due to the elevation of this vineyard we continue to see a distinct cool, climate Pinot Gris expression. Loads of ripe red apple, Beurre Bosc Pear with hints of Kiwifruit and Feijoa adding aromatic intrigue. Delicate rose petal, musk stick and Jasmine floral notes, add further lift and aromatic expression.
There is a richness and generosity marking the warmer conditions of this harvest that sits across gentle lavender and thyme infused pears. Wet river rocks and slatey mineral texture carry the cinnamon spice we have come to appreciate from this vineyard. Silky acid giving a long and plush extension to the palate.
Drink over the next 2 years with conviviality.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2024
Varietal
Pinot Gris
Appellation
Mount Canobolas
Harvest Date
Hand Picked 20th February 2024
Acid
6.3 g/L TA
pH
3.2
Aging
2 years
Bottling Date
2/7/24
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Ripe Beurre Bosc Pears with red apple and hints of Feijoa, subtle musk stick and jasmine adding floral perfume, there is the faintest note of wet rocks as well. Ripe pear infused with lavender and thyme fills out the flavour with supple acidity and a gentle line of textural, persistent plushness. Long and flavoursome yet refined. Due to the elevation of this vineyard we continue to see a distinct cool, climate Pinot Gris expression. Loads of ripe red apple, Beurre Bosc Pear with hints of Kiwifruit and Feijoa adding aromatic intrigue. Delicate rose petal, musk stick and Jasmine floral notes, add further lift and aromatic expression.
There is a richness and generosity marking the warmer conditions of this harvest that sits across gentle lavender and thyme infused pears. Wet river rocks and slatey mineral texture carry the cinnamon spice we have come to appreciate from this vineyard. Silky acid giving a long and plush extension to the palate.
Drink over the next 2 years with conviviality.
Vineyard Notes
A return to the longer term trend of warmer and drier put the milder and wetter growing and ripening seasons behind us. A very dry 2023 winter saw the soil profiles across NSW dry out after the extended run of very wet winters bringing with it an early budburst in most grape growing areas. A delightful spring rolled nicely into summer with warm dry and relatively stable conditions right through to autumn. The only short coming being dry soils creeping up on our vineyards and resulting in varying degrees of crop reduction. The benefit of course being excellent flavour development and earlier harvest, which means fishing is on the cards when the grapes are in and while there is still some gentle Autumn warmth in the air and water.
Winemaker Notes
The warmer and earlier ripening season in the NSW high country has given us abundant flavour and ripeness while ensuring nice acid retention and our customary lower pH levels. Crop levels were about average or slightly below culminating in very good flavour build from happy healthy vine canopies. Hand picking and whole bunch pressing has ensured we have minimised phenolic extraction and maintained the delicate floral characters that we prize in cool climate Pinot Gris. The Heifer Station Vineyard is very adept at producing grapes of the quality that we desire.
When you have dirt like this you can keep the winemaking simple giving an opportunity for the vines to speak clearly.
Food Pairing Notes
Perfectly matched with Penne all’arrabiatta or Spaghetti Aglio e Olio or simply on its own.