Wine Name

Melross Estate Pinot Gris

Vintage

2008

Region

Pyrenees, Victoria

Alcohol Content

13.5 %

Maturation

Briefly matured in French oak barrels. Crafted in French style.

Tasting Notes

Colour

Light straw yellow colour with a copper-pink hue.

Bouquet

Intense pear and juicy peach aroma with a subtle hint of spice.

Palate

This wine exhibits juicy peach and pear-like flavours with a pleasant compliment of melon and passion fruit. The brief oak treatment added a subtle hint of spice to it. The moderate acid in the wine gives it a clean and crisp finish.

Food Matching

This wine is best served chilled as an aperitif, or accompanying chicken, seafood, light pasta, and fresh, light Asian dishes. You can also enjoy it by itself on a warm summer’s day.

Cellaring Advice

Store at a stable temperate of between 10°C to 18°C with moderate humidity, lying flat and away from bright light.