Te Kano Estate Pinot Gris 2021

Winemaker Note
The Life Series captures the essence of Te Kanos Estate vineyards, using parcels of fruit from across our subregions to give a snapshot of the season and our unique expression of Otago Pinot Gris.

Concentrated and expressive, with vibrant aromas of green ginger, Nashi pear, stonefruits and spice. Flavours of fresh pear, lemon zest, ginger and spice explode onto the palate, with sumptuous, tropical notes giving depth and weight. A hint of fruit sweetness complements the defined, mineral acidity.

Vintage
The 2022 season was warm and gentle in Central Otago, with a hot Summer and settled harvest conditions. Waitaki was more heavily influenced by it’s maritime climate, with a cool, overcast growing season and long warm Autumn. The combination of these diverse conditions has contributed to the complexity of the resulting blend.

Vineyards
A combination of our Waitaki and Central Otago subregions. Northburn shows fine boned acidity, pure fresh fruit flavours and a crystalline minerality derived from Schist based soils. Bannockburn gives rich ripe tropical notes and weight, while Waitaki’s limestone soils deliver elegance, a chalky line to the mid palate and zesty citrus notes.