TOSQ Tasting Notes Pinot Noir 2009 Pinot Gris 2011
TOSQ PINOT GRIS 2011 Wine of Central Otago Single Vineyard Estate Grown Location: This wine is made from grapes grown on our family owned Roadside vineyard located in the centre of the Pisa District, Central Otago. The vineyard lies along the west side of SH6, between Lake Dunstan and the Pisa Range. Vineyard: Soils: Sands and gravels, derived predominantly from greywacke and quartz schist parent material, interwoven with lenses of fine loess and silt. The grapes have been grown without the use of herbicides, synthetic chemical fertilisers, insecticides or fungicides. Careful hand-tending of the vines throughout the growing season, together with hand-harvesting of the fruit, has ensured that the grapes were well ripened and were delivered to the winery in excellent condition. Winemaking: This process has been sensitively handled by acclaimed winemaker Dan Dineen and his team at the Maude Winery. The fruit was harvested between 14-21 April 2011. The grapes were whole bunch pressed and a small proportion fermented in old french oak to add further complexity and palate weight. The wine was bottled in October 2011. 140 cases made. TASTING NOTES Colour: Bouquet: Palate:
Light straw Aromatic with hints of ripe pears, quince and floral notes Bright and intense, with grapefruit, peach, apricot, almond and a touch of spice Mouthfeel: Good acidity giving structure. Rich and smooth with a lingering mineral finish Balance: Bright acidity off-setting a touch of residual sweet to produce a pleasing off-dry style Alc/Vol:
14%
Food-matching: An elegant and versatile wine which will partner well with a wide range of foods, particularly white meats, fish, seafood, summer salads and lightly spiced asian flavours. Serve lightly chilled. Cellar potential: 3- 5 years TOSQ Wines Ltd., PO Box 802, Wanaka, New Zealand 03 443 9389
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TOSQ PINOT NOIR 2009 Wine of Central Otago Single Vineyard Estate Grown Location: This wine is made from grapes grown on our family owned Terrace vineyard located in the centre of the Pisa District, Central Otago. The vineyard occupies a small terrace a step up from the valley floor, between Lake Dunstan and the Pisa Range. Vineyard: Soils: Schist derived fine sandy loam over gravels The grapes have been grown without the use of herbicides, synthetic chemical fertilisers, insecticides or fungicides. Careful hand-tending of the vines throughout the growing season, together with hand-harvesting of the fruit, has ensured that the grapes were well and evenly ripened. A cool April allowed the grapes to hang on the vine for flavours to develop and the fruit was delivered to the winery in excellent condition. Winemaking: This process has been sensitively handled by winemaker Dan Dineen and his team at the Maude Winery using traditional techniques. The wine has spent 10 months in French oak and a further year in bottle prior to release. 140 cases made. TASTING NOTES Colour: Aroma: Palate: Mouthfeel: Balance: Alc/Vol
Ruby red, intense and bright Red fruits, hints of herbs and violet Red plums, cherries, spices, herbs, dried mushroom, white pepper Good acidity giving structure. Fine grained tannins, Smooth and soft Well balanced, with married tannins 14%
Cellar potential:
5 years
Food-matching: An elegant and versatile wine which will partner well with a wide range of foods, particularly game meats, salmon and tuna, together with garlic, herbs or mild spices. TOSQ Wines Ltd., PO Box 802, Wanaka, New Zealand 03 443 9389
www.tosq.co.nz
www.tosq.co.nz