2008 Spy Valley Envoy Pinot Gris

Wine Enthusiast
"89 pts ... Spy Valley’s upmarket Pinot Gris is vendange tardive in style, made in an old oak oval with plenty of residual sugar (39 g/l) and a rich, unctuous texture. Bold honey and melon notes are accented by hints of ginger and white pepper, leading to a mouthwatering finish. Drink now–2015." -- 06/10

Winemaker's Notes
"Exotic characters of wax, spice and nuts overlaid on classic fruit notes of pear and melon. Juicy, pure fruit characters carry on from the nose. Light, crisp and refreshing, the palate is very accessible now but will reveal its more complex side with maturity."

Technical Notes
"An unassuming grape that has found a perfectly suited site on a sheltered part of our lower terrace 'C Block,' tucked in a corner where successive flood events have deposited rich layers of mineral laden soils and overlaid them with gravels. Grapes were hand selected and picked from our original plantings of Pinot Gris. They were then whole bunch pressed and slowly fermented for 6 months in a German oak oval. Residual Sugar 39g/l; TA 5.1g/l; 12% alc.""