Spring time is Pinot Gris time
The weather here Down Under has changed: it is spring and we experienced temperatures in the late 20s the whole of last week. Time to check the latest whites, I started with a Pinot Gris from Southern Highland’s Cuttaway Hill Estate.
Cool climate Pinot Gris 
This cool climate producer has brought out the 2008 Pinot Gris a few days ago – the new labels promise a classy version of this subdued variety. The wine opens up in a slightly golden colour, an even vintage with cool nights and warm days during ripening helped the wines gain a strong varietal character and complexity.
I like its balance and longevity, my initial fears of a white with 14.5% – hence a super alcoholic – Pinot Gris are not confirmed. The alcohol level is finely balanced with a complex palate of citrus and pear. Its broad finish is balanced by crisp acidity – great style.
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Es wird Fruehling hier in Australien und damit Zeit, einen der cool climate Pinot Gris auszuprobieren.
Der 2008 Cuttaway Hill Estate Pinot Gris ist ein starker Vertreter dieser neuen Klasse, ich geniesse seine komplexe Struktur nach Zitrus und Birne schmeckend. Sein Saeuregehalt ist durchaus angenehm, die Laenge fuer einen cool climate Wein erstaunlich.
Ein wirklich gelungener Vertreter der australischen Pinot Gris Generation.
Related posts:
- And the winner is: Lerida Estate 2008 Pinot Gris from the Canberra Region
- Pinot Gris or Grigio – a real Shooting Star here in Australia and New Zealand
- Cool Climate Pinot Gris Tasting with friends on a rainy evening
- Ein Pinot Gris aus den Southern Highlands: der Weisse aus dem cool climate!
- Cuttaway Hill Estate – cool climate Pinots from the Southern Highlands
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