2010

A savoury, earthy number supported by vibrant soft summer berry fruit. Tannins are smooth and velvety alongside the dried herb and spicy fruit characters and oak.

The inspiration for the Terra Felix Pinot Gris came from a visit to the famous French Region of Alsace. In particular, one standout Producer named Trimbach. To find grapes that were suitable for the Gris style I chose the Strathbogie Ranges in Central Victoria. High up on the Great Dividing Range with cool nights and moderately warm days provide the conditions necessary for full ripeness and high acidity.

Barbera is an amazing variety that offers great natural fruit balance combined with soft textured tannins. Due to these traits this wine is aged gently in large old oak vats. The leisurely maturation softens and enhances the flavours of this wine. The natural acidity and intense colour of this grape variety is intensified by the vineyard location. Our Barbera is planted at the very top of Chalk Hill in shallow ironstone sand. This location allows for the production of small berries with great depth of flavour and velvety tannins.

A soft fruity wine with balanced acidity and a distinctive dry finish. This wine is suited for early consumption but would soften with short term cellaring.