Pinot Grigio Reserve 2023

VINTAGE & VITICULTURE

A mild winter followed by a warm spring led to an early bud break, raising hopes for an abundant harvest. However the summer brought some unexpected challenges, including sporadic heatwaves and intermittent rainfall.  Three tons of fruit were pulled from our regular fermentation process for our classic style Pinot Grigio for the production of the Reserve which saw extended skin contact before fermentation. Juice soaked with skins for 24 hours before pressing to allow for time of extraction of flavour and colour and then spent five months in oak for added complexity/

TASTING NOTES

A medium-bodied dry white wine with elegant salmon pink colour from extended time on the skins.  Classic notes of cantaloupe melon with peach, apricot, vanilla and clove on the note.  The palate is rich and flavourful with a long lingering finish. Enjoy with grilled langoustine or sardines, smoked salmon or scallops, and vegetable lasagna with savoury goat cheese. 

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 5g/L

ALCOHOL/VOLUME: 12.5%

TOTAL ACIDITY: 7.2g/L

AGING IN OAK: 5 months

RELEASE DATE: June 2024

AGEABILITY: 3 to 5 years