Thorn-Clarke Mount Crawford Pinot Gris 2011
Wine Specs
Vintage
2011
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
13
In Stock
Tasting Note
AromaThe 2011 Pinot Gris has a lifted pear aroma with subtle spice overtones
ClosureScrewcap
GrapePinot Gris/Grigio
Grape Variety
Maturation
Oaked0
PalateThe rich palate is medium bodied with excellent texture, ripe pear and spice flavours.
VarietalV_PINOTGRISGRIGIO
VinificationThe fruit was harvested at night when the winemakers felt the flavours were right. The juice was gently extracted from the fruit to minimise colour pick up (the fruit is a dark pink/grey colour). Cool fermentation was carried out in stainless steel to retain fruit characters. Extended time on lees add to the texture of the wine.
RegionEden Valley - SA
Region CodeDSAEDENVAL
Region Notes
StateSA
Subregion
WinemakerHelen McCarthy
Wine StyleWhite (Crisp Fresh)
Silver Medal
0
2011/12/01
Sydney Wine Show 2012
Winewise
0
2011/12/01
01 December 2011
This is a very good varietal expression, with fruit perfumed pear and apple aromatics. The palate is supple and the firmness matches the weight of fruit and acidity. Excellent value
Winewise
0
2011/12/01
01 December 2011
This is a very good varietal expression, with fruit perfumed pear and apple aromatics. The palate is supple and the firmness matches the weight of fruit and acidity. Excellent value
Silver Medal
0
2011/12/01
Sydney Wine Show 2012
Winewise
0
2011/12/01
01 December 2011
This is a very good varietal expression, with fruit perfumed pear and apple aromatics. The palate is supple and the firmness matches the weight of fruit and acidity. Excellent value
Silver Medal
0
2011/12/01
Sydney Wine Show 2012
Wine Specs
Vintage
2011
Bottling Date
1753-01-01
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Awards
Winewise
0
2011/12/01
01 December 2011
This is a very good varietal expression, with fruit perfumed pear and apple aromatics. The palate is supple and the firmness matches the weight of fruit and acidity. Excellent value
Winemaker Notes
According to our winemakers Pinot Gris is one of the most challenging white wines to make. The first choice they are faced with is when to pick and what style to make. There are of course two styles of wine made from the same grape variety (Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio). The styles can range from crisp, lean and racy to luscious, opulent and rich. The latter part of the spectrum is generally labeled as Pinot Gris. The style relies on flavour richness and texture.