Long regarded as one of the Mornington Peninsula's leading wineries, Ten Minutes By Tractor always produce some of the region's benchmark cool climate varietals. This was produced from grapes grown on several premium sites through the Mornington Peninsula.
All grapes were handpicked with 47% of blend whole bunch pressed to concrete where it was fermented using Indigenous yeasts on light fluffy lees. A small portion underwent extended skin contact for a week before being pressed and transferred to concrete to finish fermentation. The balance was whole bunch pressed and wild fermented in older oak barrels. Natural partial (53%) malolactic fermentation before bottling unfined and filtered.
The 2023 Ten Minutes By Tractor 10X Pinot Gris is another vibrant and complex Peninsula example. Notes of rockmelon, tart crust and fennel provide an entrée to this aromatic wine. The palate has a lovely soft texture with pops of white peach and cardamom while a bright acidity provides length and drive. An enticing mix of fresh fruit and spice make for a great expression of barrel and concrete fermented Pinot Gris.