Winery The IslanderPinot Gris
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The Pinot Gris of the Winery The Islander is in the top 0 of wines of Kangaroo Island.
Details and technical informations about Winery The Islander's Pinot Gris.
Discover the grape variety: Charbono
Deep-coloured, fruity reds with a sustained purple colour, firm yet rounded tannins and a dense, fresh palate; signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), red fruits (cherry), spices and herbal notes. Grown in California as Charbono and in Argentina as Bonarda for characterful reds. Indigenous Italian black grape from Piedmont (Douce Noir), identical to Argentina's Bonarda by DNA analysis.
Informations about the Winery The Islander
The Winery The Islander is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Kangaroo Island to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Kangaroo Island
Island south of Adelaide (maritime climate, summer ~25 C, south-east winds from the Southern Ocean, sandy-clay soils on limestone): Shiraz signature red (~36%) — well-tempered with spiced berries and fine structure. Cabernet Sauvignon (~31%) with cool-climate finesse, notes of cherry, dark berries and spices. Chardonnay (~7%) with preserved freshness. Crisp Sauvignon Blanc.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Clone
A vine propagated from a single specimen (by cuttings or grafting), as opposed to mass selection, which starts from a family of vines.
