Yalumba - Y Series - Pinot Grigio2009
WHITE WINE
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Producer
Yalumba Wine Company
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Country
Australia
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UPC
N/A
Technical Details
Tasting notes
A light bodied wine, it has a slightly mealy texture that adds to the mouth watering and lingering finish.
Vintage Conditions
Good rainfall was recorded during July-August 2008 which replenished the
sub-surface soil moisture. This proved invaluable as spring and early summer
were one of the driest ever. A good rainfall in December again replenished the
soil moisture, which was critical for the survival of the vineyards during the
now infamous heatwave of 27th January to 7th Feb. Following this near perfect
weather patterns prevailed allowing us to harvest the Pinot Grigio grapes in ideal condition.
Winemaking
Selective handpicking meant the grapes were picked at several passes through
the vineyards to achieve optimal ripeness. The grapes where chilled overnight in small slotted bins, then pressed to ensure minimal colour pick up from the pink skins, followed by oxidative handling to naturally remove any colour. Fermentation proceeded on full solids, utilising yeasts indigenous to the vineyard. The wines were then left on their lees until blending in August