PINOT GRIS

We find Pinot Gris to be similar to Pinot Noir in that it requires a lot of focus in the vineyard, and rewards over-cropping with rather ‘vinous’ wines, drinks that neither express their variety or site.

The rose-tinged berries of Pinot Gris have a fair amount of tannins in them so we hand-pick the bunches to minimise the amount of skin-contact. We also find that the fruit comes in with quite low acidity so we ferment the juice through to dryness, usually in barrel, to maintain the structure.

A combination of ripe fruit, hand-picking, wild yeast, French oak, and lees stirring all contribute to a rich, complex Pinot Gris in a dry style. It is a great wine with a wide range of foods as the fruit characters do not overwhelm dishes and the palate is rich without being too full.