Leefield Station Pinot Gris - Marisco

Leefield Station Pinot Gris - MariscoThe Leefield Station Pinot Gris from Marisco of New Zealand's South Island reveals a dense, color in the swirled glass. The bouquet of this white wine from New Zealand's South Island seduces with hints of guava, jasmine, honeysuckle and papaya. If we trace the aromatics further, black tea, firewood and gingerbread spice are added, encouraged by the oak influence. This dry white wine from Marisco is just right for people who like their wine dry. The Leefield Station Pinot Gris already comes pretty close, having been vinified with just 4 grams of residual sugar. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Leefield Station Pinot Gris caresses the palate with a velvety feel, without lacking freshness at the same time. Vinification of the Marisco Leefield Station Pinot Gris The powerful Leefield Station Pinot Gris from New Zealand is a single-varietal wine, vinified from the Pinot Grigio grape variety. On New Zealand's South Island, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of weathered rock. Due to the balancing influence of the nearbyRiver, the grapes ripen more slowly and develop more aromatic complexity. When perfect physiological ripeness is assured, the grapes for Leefield Station Pinot Gris are harvested particularly quickly and at the coolest possible time of day to preserve their aromas. After the harvest, the grapes are taken to the press house as quickly as possible. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled. Food recommendation for the Marisco Leefield Station Pinot Gris This New Zealander is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to spicy curry with lamb, baked sheep's cheese parcels or vegetable salad with beetroot. Awards for the Leefield Station Pinot Gris from Marisco This wine from Marlborough not only convinces us, no also renowned critics already awarded him medals. Among the ratings are for the 2017 vintage Mundus Vini - Gold San Francisco International Wine Competition - Gold China Wine & Spirits Award - Double Gold