Astrolabe - Pinot Gris Marlborough 2021 (750ml)
| Producer | Astrolabe |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Varietal | Pinot Gris |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Item# | 55970 |
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Astrolabe Description
Only the highest quality fraction of free-run juice has been used in this Pinot Gris, with most from whole-cluster pressed hand-picked bunches. This portion has been cool-fermented on light grape solids to add some round texture and flavor complexity. The balance of the wine is from night-time machine harvesting, where clear-settled juice has been fermented at low temperature to enhance aromatic intensity.
Vinous: 90 Points
The 2021 Pinot Gris Sleepers Vineyard Kēkerengu Coast is an incredibly clear, silvery Pinot Gris reflecting the very delicate handling of the grapes, which are hand-harvested and whole-bunchpressed before being fermented in inert, stainless steel tanks. This is a pure, floral and airy expression of the variety, with apple fruit and citrus on the clean, precise finish. There's a touch of tannic grip adding texture and tension to this virtually dry Pinot Gris.
