Description
"Supple and complex,
Nashi pear, apple skin, citrus blossom
Spice and nougat"
2023 was a cool vintage that produced exceptional wines across all varieties. Despite the delayed harvest caused by the cooler growing season, we were fortunate to have a mild summer with just a few hot days that allowed our fruit to mature gradually. Consequently, our wines boast complex and elegant flavours, fine tannins, and beautiful natural acidity. Our vineyard's success this year is a testament to the hard work and dedication we put into caring for it.
Our pinot gris was sourced from two blocks of D1V7 at the Napoleone Vineyard. We harvested earlier than usual, at around 11.9 baume, due to ideal ripening conditions. To extract maximum texture and flavour, we pressed the grapes hard. The wine was naturally fermented in old oak puncheons, with 20% being fermented in tanks to preserve the aroma. Regular stirring of the lees enhanced the wine's complexity and mouthfeel. We bottled the wine early to maintain freshness. - Jarrod Johnson, Punt Road
Nashi pear, apple skin, citrus blossom
Spice and nougat"
2023 was a cool vintage that produced exceptional wines across all varieties. Despite the delayed harvest caused by the cooler growing season, we were fortunate to have a mild summer with just a few hot days that allowed our fruit to mature gradually. Consequently, our wines boast complex and elegant flavours, fine tannins, and beautiful natural acidity. Our vineyard's success this year is a testament to the hard work and dedication we put into caring for it.
Our pinot gris was sourced from two blocks of D1V7 at the Napoleone Vineyard. We harvested earlier than usual, at around 11.9 baume, due to ideal ripening conditions. To extract maximum texture and flavour, we pressed the grapes hard. The wine was naturally fermented in old oak puncheons, with 20% being fermented in tanks to preserve the aroma. Regular stirring of the lees enhanced the wine's complexity and mouthfeel. We bottled the wine early to maintain freshness. - Jarrod Johnson, Punt Road