ALTA
Winemaker Sarah Fletcher, had a very clear vision for Alta from day one. She wanted to showcase South Australia's Adelaide Hills as an outstanding cool climate wine region, selecting specific varieties and handpicking quality fruit. This has allowed her to create fresh, varietal wine styles with depth and obvious regional character.
"My aim is to produce wines from varieties that thrive in the cool climate of the Adelaide Hills, each showing strong varietal character and distinctive regional expression."
Sarah Fletcher, Winemaker
2011 Pinot Grigio
Grapes
100% Pinot Gris
District of origin of grapes 100% Adelaide Hills
Winemakers comments
Pinot Gris thrives in the cool climate of the Adelaide Hills. Stylistically the 2011 Alta Pinot Grigio re!ects the Italian style of winemaking for this variety, and relies heavily on the varietal characters and naturally high acid levels in the grapes at harvest to provide aromatics and structure. The savoury dry "nish will compliment an impressive range of foods. Enjoy now, or hold onto it and watch the !avours develop and become more complex. Sarah Fletcher
Vini"cation
Grapes were handpicked prior to natural acid levels dropping and whole bunch pressed to ensure a soft juice which was vibrant in colour and low in phenolics. A complimentary yeast strain was selected for its ability to highlight primary fruit flavours whilst enhancing palate structure. A cool ferment in stainless steel resulted in a pristine wine with great depth of flavour. In keeping with the true Grigio style, this wine was "ltered post ferment and stored in tank until blending.
Colour
Vibrant pale yellow.
Aroma
Highly aromatic, with spring blossom and fresh Corella pears.
Palate
Tightly structured with excellent purity. Rich lemon and spiced pear flavours concentrate through the mid palate and linger through to a dry savoury "finish.
Food match
Chilli infused, Asian inspired, sea dwelling and egg laying creatures.
Analysis
Alcohol 13.0%
pH 2.95
Acid 7.42g/L
Sugar 1.1g/L
