Named in tribute to Napoleon’s final place of exile where he was banished after his defeat at Waterloo. Exiled is awarded to our most prized Pinot Gris, made exclusively from the St Helena clone grown on our Ponui Island vineyards.
This, the first vintage of Exiled displays intense spice characteristic of ripe Pinot Gris ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg with hints of citrus and floral notes. On the palate it’s natural sweetness is balanced with an outstanding minerality and freshness with a grapefruit finish lending length and persistence.
The 2010 vintage on Ponui Island was exceptional, very ripe clean fruit was hand harvested and transported across the water for processing at the winery. The grapes were whole bunch pressed and the must settled crystal clear before racking off solids. The juice was fermented with cultured yeast until the ferment stopped naturally at the perfect balance.
Already Exiled has launched with to a great start, Jane Skilton MW reviewed this wine last weekend in the Hearld on Sunday, giving it 4 ½ Stars, "this premium pinot gris is a fine grape expression; gently aromatic with lovely depth. A touch of sweetness, balanced by succulent acidity."
