Henschke Innes Vineyard Pinot Gris
Wine Description
Littlehampton lies on the eastern side of the Adelaide Hills and has a unique aspect for superlative pinot gris. Viticulture was first established in the Adelaide Hills in 1839 by John Barton Hack near Mount Barker, just 5km from Littlehampton. 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.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
Innes Vineyard
Soil composition
Sandy loam overlying weathered shale and clay
Elevation:
1,312 feet
Harvest time:
2-Mar
First vintage of this wine:
1997
Average Vine Age:
20 years
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Pinot Gris
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
no
Fining agent:
Animal based
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.2
Acidity:
5.9 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Residual sugar:
1.7 g/L
Wine Production
Fermented in tank and held on lees for 6 months with regular stirring to build complexity.
About the Vineyard
The Adelaide Hills has an altitude ranging from 400-600m and a rainfall of around 700-1000mm. Soils consist of sandy loam overlying weathered shale and clay, which provide excellent conditions for viticulture.
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