Lake George
2007 Botrytis Pinot Gris (375ml)

Picked on 14 May 2007 after a long hot summer, the grapes were heavily infected with noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), very shrivelled and high in sugar. They were first whole bunch pressed then transferred to a basket press to squeeze the last sticky juice out. The wine was fermented slowly until the right balance of alcohol and sugar was achieved. It is a complex sweet wine showing nutty, apricot, raisin, pear, apple, pineapple, rose and marmalade aromas. The palate is very rich, warm and luscious balanced by a long acid finish.

This wine matches rich but not too sweet desserts, fois gras, smoked salmon and blue cheese. It will reward cellaring for up to 10 years.

Price:

$19.50 per bottle/$210.60 per dozen

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