Seifried Nelson Pinot Gris 2020

Awards

94 Points (5 Star) - Wine Orbit, July 2020, New Zealand
93 Points - Cameron Douglas MS, The Shout, March 2021, New Zealand

Wine Analysis

Vineyard: Seifried Brightwater and Redwood Valley Vineyards
Sugar at Harvest: 21.7°Brix
Date of Harvest: Mid to late March 2020
pH of Wine: 3.32
T.A of Wine: 6.0g/L
Residual Sugar of Wine: 8.88g/L
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans: Yes

The Vineyards

The 2020 Seifried Nelson Pinot Gris is a blend of Pinot Gris from our Brightwater and Redwood Valley Vineyards.

The Brightwater vines are grown in an extremely stony area of the vineyard where water and nutrient levels are low. This helps us to restrict the plants' vigour and to crop at low levels. Our Brightwater Vineyard is situated 15km from the coast and is sheltered from the south by the Richmond ranges. The ‘soil’ is a combination of rocks and boulders which is very hard on the farm equipment but vital for holding the warmth of Nelson’s sun and for ripening the Pinot Gris grapes.

The unirrigated Redwood Valley Vineyard is situated on a gently sloping, north facing clay site - the vines range in age from 10 to 30 years. Vertical shoot positioning helps to expose the berries to sunlight, thus getting maximum intensity and optimal ripeness.

Winemakers Note 

The Pinot Gris was harvested from vineyard blocks comprising differing soils, micro-climates, and clones, as well as different aged vines. The parcels were harvested and fermented separately prior to blending at a much later stage. The resulting wine has a broad palate and is full-flavoured, bringing a unique and complex spectrum of characters to the finished wine.

Tasting Note

The 2020 Seifried Nelson Pinot Gris has luscious aromatics with nashi pear and spiced stewed rhubarb notes. The palate is succulent and flavoursome with juicy pear and ginger. The wine is just off-dry leaving a long tasty spicey finish.