2016 Innes Vineyard

Adelaide Hills

Pinot Gris

Pale lemon with green-gold hues. Intense aromas of nashi pear, nectarine and white peach complemented by floral notes of white rose and peach blossom, and nuances of guava and baked apple. A vibrant core of stonefruit, pear and grapefruit are enveloped by elegant layers of creamy lemon pie and baking spices, beautifully balanced with soft acidity to create texture and a long, savoury finish.


$43.00
$43.00
Pale lemon with green-gold hues. Intense aromas of nashi pear, nectarine and white peach complemented by floral notes...

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BACKGROUND

The Adelaide Hills has an altitude ranging from 400-600m and rainfall of around 700-1000mm. The soils of sandy loam overlying weathered shale and clay provide excellent conditions for viticulture, which was first established in the Adelaide Hills in 1839 by John Barton Hack near Mount Barker. Littlehampton lies on the eastern side of the Adelaide Hills, just 5km from Mount Barker, and has a unique aspect for superlative pinot gris. This wine is named as a tribute to the Innes family, dedicated growers of the Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris for over 25 years. Pinot gris, called tokay d’Alsace in France, grauburgunder in Germany and pinot grigio in Italy, has its origins in France and has become a highly regarded variety around the world.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 100% Pinot Gris
Harvest Date: 2 March
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vintage Rating: Excellent vintage
Maturation: Fermented in tank and held on lees for 6 months with regular stirring to build complexity. Bottle aged in the Henschke cellar for museum release.
Cellaring Potential: Drink now to 2035+

VINTAGE

Below-average winter rainfall, followed by a warm and dry spring, enhanced flowering to provide slightly above-average yield potential. Low disease pressure was maintained by one of the hottest Decembers on record, though temperatures cooled down in the New Year. Rainfall around veraison brought relief to early-ripening varieties, resulting in excellent acid retention and clean fruit. Open, light and airy vine canopies allowed for good flavour development at harvest, overall characterised by average yields and very high quality.

TASTING NOTES

The Adelaide Hills has an altitude ranging from 400-600m and rainfall of around 700-1000mm. The soils of sandy loam overlying weathered shale and clay provide excellent conditions for viticulture, which was first established in the Adelaide Hills in 1839 by John Barton Hack near Mount Barker. Littlehampton lies on the eastern side of the Adelaide Hills, just 5km from Mount Barker, and has a unique aspect for superlative pinot gris. This wine is named as a tribute to the Innes family, dedicated growers of the Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris for over 25 years. Pinot gris, called tokay d’Alsace in France, grauburgunder in Germany and pinot grigio in Italy, has its origins in France and has become a highly regarded variety around the world.

Varieties: 100% Pinot Gris
Harvest Date: 2 March
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vintage Rating: Excellent vintage
Maturation: Fermented in tank and held on lees for 6 months with regular stirring to build complexity. Bottle aged in the Henschke cellar for museum release.
Cellaring Potential: Drink now to 2035+

Below-average winter rainfall, followed by a warm and dry spring, enhanced flowering to provide slightly above-average yield potential. Low disease pressure was maintained by one of the hottest Decembers on record, though temperatures cooled down in the New Year. Rainfall around veraison brought relief to early-ripening varieties, resulting in excellent acid retention and clean fruit. Open, light and airy vine canopies allowed for good flavour development at harvest, overall characterised by average yields and very high quality.