Mahi 'Marlborough' Pinot Gris bodegas-maestro-tejero Stuart Knox

Stuart Knox

although the wine will not improve with age

giving the wine a generous length

The soil structure has a high percentage of clay

Pittnauer Pitti is a blend of Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt

Mahi 'Marlborough' Pinot Gris bodegas-maestro-tejero Stuart KnoxOur Marlborough Pinot Gris comes from one vineyard located just outside the township of Ward in the Awatere Valley. It is owned and managed by Sara Davies and Andrew Craig. The fruit was machine picked to bin so maceration was minimised and a portion of this juice was barrel fermented in older French oak to give greater weight, though ensuring that wood is not evident on the nose. The balance of the wine was fermented cool to retain the fruit