Preece King Valley Pinot Grigio 2022
Type: White
Country: Australia
Region: Victoria
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
Alcohol Percentage: 12.8%
Climate: Mediterranean climate. The warmth of the region is softened by an abundance of lakes, billabongs and creeks
Terroir: The King Valley is one of Australia’s most exciting and emerging wine regions. Home to the most picturesque and unspoilt valley in Australia, King Valley benefits from a cool climate with extremely varied terrain, that ranges from snow-capped Alps to sun-baked fields. At an altitude of 350 metres above sea level, the cool and pristine Alpine air of the King Valley source vineyard endows long summer days and cool crisp nights which support the harmonious flavour development in Pinot Grigio
Ageing: The Pinot Grigio fruit was picked in early March at 11.2° baumé. The grapes were picked in the early morning and pressed off skins into tank for fermentation with some solids to provide complexity and texture while still retaining freshness. Once in the tank, alcoholic fermentation with high solids content at a constant 12°C was completed slowly over 4 weeks. This allowed the retainment of fresh aromas and flavours while providing a creamy texture and mouthfeel. The wine was left on yeast lees with weekly stirring to protect the freshness of the wine, adding further complexity before fining, filtering and bottling
Color: Pale straw with green edges
Nose: The nose offers up an abundance of ripe Yellow pear, Honeydew melon, fragrant wildflower and ginger
Palate: The palate displays flavours of Nashi pear, green apple and lime with subtle spice and quince notes. A bright acid backbone supports the excellent fruit weight and intensity leading to a balanced finish that is crisp and clean
About the Winery:
On the 22nd of August, 1969 the first Preece vines were planted at Mitchelton’s home base, on the verdant banks of the mighty Goulburn River in Nagambie, Central Victoria. The Preece Wines collection pays homage to the legacy of Mitchelton’s founding winemaker Colin Preece, also known as one of Australia’s masterful blenders. Embracing the fastidious approach and innovative flair that Colin Preece extolled throughout his highly decorated career, the Mitchelton winemakers creatively explore Victoria’s rich and diverse viticultural landscape and some of the best patchwork of exciting sub-regions in search of highly expressive sites and the finest quality. Handcrafting a collection of fruit-forward varieties, the contemporary Preece wines herald an exciting new era of wine and viticultural exploration from this iconic Victorian winery.
