Viticulture Vineyard: Soils: Harvest Date: Brix at Harvest:

Olssens Bannockburn Vineyard Lochar 26 /4/09 23

Winemaking Residual Sugar: pH: T.A: Alc: Closure: Cellaring

9.7 g/L 3.30 6.5 g/L 12.5% Screwcap 2 to 8 years

Winemakers notes We worked carefully both in the vineyard and winery to ensure that this inaugural Olssens Pinot Gris is textured and complex with an optimal concentration of fruit and a juicy, long finish. The grapes were handpicked and left to soak overnight in the press with a percentage of the clusters being gently crushed. Once settling was complete the juice was racked to a stainless steel tank and to one neutral French oak barrel for fermentation which was achieved using different yeasts to aid in the complexity. Both components had extended lees contact to enhance the texture and mouth-feel. The wine under went light fining before being cold and protein stabilised prior to sterile filtration and bottling in August 2009.

Wine description Notes of dried fruits, poached pear and rose petals on the nose lead to a weighty mid-palate that is accentuated by flavours of stone fruit with a touch of cinnamon and ginger. The wine has a rich texture with a lingering fruity finish that is balanced by ample acidity and judicious alcohol.This Pinot Gris is very versatile for food matching. Depending on the preparation, it pairs beautifully with seafood, pork, chicken, duck and fresh fruit cobbler.