Paringa Estate, 'Estate Series', Mornington Peninsula, Pinot Gris 2024

The vineyard is situated in the cool-climate subregion of Red Hill at an altitude of 146 metres above sea level. The estate vines are 14 years old and are grown on a
distinctive Lyre or U shaped trellis. They provide 50% of the fruit for this wine. The remaining 50% comes from a contracted grower in Moorooduc which is a slightly
warmer site and adds complexity and a layered dimension to the wine. The Mornington Peninsula is influenced by the cooling maritime climate, which helps the grapes to retain acidity as they ripen. The soils are generally red basalt, which store sufficient water supplies to keep the vine sustained through the warm summer season. These soils are the result of ancient lava flows, are iron rich, moderately fertile and drain surface water easily. This results in healthy vines with deep root systems, producing high quality berries that translate into intense, concentrated wines.

The hand-picked fruit was whole bunched pressed to a stainless steel tank, where approximately two thirds of the juice underwent cool fermentation at controlled
temperatures of between 12°C to 15°C, retaining the pure fruit aromatics and freshness. The remaining third was barrel-fermented in old French oak for six months,
imparting texture and subtle complexity. The wine was filtered using a cross flow filter and gently fined.