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TUSSOCK TUSSOCK PINOT GRIS 2007

Fresh cut pear, quince and apple provide an attractive and inviting nose. The pear and apple characters continue on in the mouth and are complemented by a fresh acidity that gives an appealing piquancy to the lingering finish.

Technical Information

WINEMAKING NOTES
Hand harvested grapes were whole bunch pressed. A gentle slow pressing program was used to extract juice whilst minimising astringent harshness. The juice was cold settled overnight then racked, as clear juice before inoculation for fermentation. Fermentation temperatures were kept cool to conserve the fruit aromas in the wine. The ferment was stopped to preserve a level of residual sugar that naturally balances the acidity and structure of the wine. The finished wine was bottled using gravity.

PH 3.3
RS 6.9 G/L
TA 5.6 G/L
ALC 14.1 %

VITICULTURE
2 cane vertical shoot positioned vines. Bud rubbing, shoot positioning, crop reduction and some leaf plucking were all done by hand to ensure; the canopies were open and even, and the crop load was balanced to the vine. Grapes were hand harvested.

Awards & Reviews

Graeme Barrow

Just off-dry, with pear and quince aromas and flavours, with firm, fresh, balancing acidity.

Charmian Smith, Otago Daily Times, 4 June 2008

This Tussock pinot gris is attractive with hints of tropical fruit, nuts and honey, and a lovely bright creamy finish. 3.5 stars

Winestate, May/June issue 2008

Tight, youthful wine from Woollaston Estates with slightly sweet pear, lemon and spice flavours woven with fresh acidity. 3.5 stars

Sue Courtenay, Wine of the Week, 11 Feb 2008

Pinot Gris is new to Woollaston's second label 'Tussock' but it certainly is a welcome addition. Tussock Nelson Pinot Gris 2007 has a smoky note to the earthy, savoury aroma which gives way to ripe yellow fruit in the pawpaw, loquat, peach spectrum with a delicate citrus undercurrent. Grown on the clays of the Upper Moutere, the wine has a pleasing touch of residual sugar (6.9 grams per litre) which places it on the cusp of dry to off dry. Alcohol is 14% by volume and the bottle is sealed with a screwcap. My score: 17.5/20.

Winestate, May/June issue 2008

Tight, youthful wine from Woollaston Estates with slightly sweet pear, lemon and spice flavours woven with fresh acidity. 3.5 stars

Dominion Post, 22 March 2008

A sensibly priced second-label pinot gris made by Woollaston Estates in Nelson. A slightly earthy, savoury nose that hints of pears, with apples, quince and tropicals.

Truewines, Keith Stewart, Feb 2008

Impact is flavoursome with elements of quince and pear and a firm feel. Big mid palate has a softening sweetness about it that enhances the very ripe but mild fruit flavour. Big and warm at the finish it could evolve nicely with a couple more years in bottle.

Food & Wine

Chicken & pear salad, pork with apple, hard cheeses (eg pecorino, parmesan), avocado, Thai dishes, smoked/cured fish

Tasting Notes

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