Chapel Hill Pinot Grigio
$1799each
$215DOZEN
WineryChapel Hill
Fruit Pinot Grigio
Regions Adelaide Hills
  South Australia
Each $17.99
$215.00
Currently out of stock
Chapel Hill's mantra is to produce wines with pure varietal and regional characters. Grown to the cooler climes of the Adelaide Hills this fine example of Pinot Grigio displays all the elements associated with the variety. Hints of guava, lychee and nashi pear overlay a textured, viscous, dry spicy palate with subtle mineral notes.
Pinot Grigio from the Adelaide Hills sub region of Mt Torrens, vines are planted to sandy loam soils scattered with ironstone gravel and quartzite. The underlying principle is to achieve a healthy balanced vineyard, neither vigorous nor stressed. Grapes are hand harvested and promptly delivered to the winery. Skin contact and maceration is kept to a minimum, avoiding any undesirable colour and phenolics. Whole berries are loaded into the membrane press on a delicate cycle, free run juices are isolated at 558 litres per tonne. A slow gradual cool ferment is then followed by eight months on yeast lees to encourage the integration of fruit flavours and a fine, textured palate. Alcohol 13.0%
TASTING NOTES
Light yellow with green tinges. Alluring aromas of floral and pinenut, lemon preserve and apricot over a scent of calico. Displays guava, lychees and nashi pear flavours underpinned by a lingering, spicy, grainy and minerally palate. Fashioned to a drier style of Grigio, in combination with the textural mouthfeel, showcases the supple nuances of the grape as well as ensuring that the wine can be enjoyed in partnership with all good food.
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More About Chapel Hill Winery
Chapel Hill takes its name from the historic ironstone church built at the property in 1865
Chapel Hill Winery is entirely in the Hills Face Zone. In 1990 environmental consultants were briefed to advise regarding development in this sensitive rural preserve. The estate obtained planning approval from the Minister for Environment and Planning in 1991, and built the winery in 1993. Chapel Hill is the embodiment of the wine and food experience delivered using the best of environmental practices by people who are passionate about their product and the McLaren Vale winegrowing region. Chapel Hill»