Tar & Roses
Since 2004, Don Lewis and Narelle King have been making wine in Priorat, Spain. Their immersion within the classic European wine regions and varietals sparked their interest in how these varietals could be grown and made in their own regions within Central Victoria. This fascination was the catalyst for the creation of Tar & Roses.
With wines produced from fruit grown in Heathcote, Alpine Valleys, Strathbogie Ranges and extending to Priorat, Spain, Tar & Roses reflects the partnership between Don and Narelle, the multi-regions of Spain, Italy and Australia and traditional winemaking alongside the new.
Grapes/Blend
100% Pinot Grigio
pH
3.45
Acid (g/L)
5.9
Sugar (g/L)
1.0
Vinification
The grapes were machine harvested, crushed and pressed through an air bag press in the protective presence of SO2. Cold tank fermentation was undertaken at between 10 to 12 degrees celsius. The pressings and free run were fermented separately before being blended back with the free run for fining and cold stabilisation prior to bottling.
Maturation
No oak maturation.
Appearance
Pale rose gold in colour.
Aroma
Fragrant pears and peaches on the nose with hints of orange peel, mandarin and passionfruit.
Palate
The palate is full and generous with the classic Pinot Grigio viscosity. Abundant fruit sweetness with mandarins and pears on the palate, well balanced, long and lingering.
Food Matching
Natural oysters.
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