MD Pinot Gris 2023

Settled weather during Spring resulted in successful flowering and a healthy fruit set, meaning crop thinning was needed in some areas. Good heat concentration in early to mid-Summer then allowed the grapes to ripen beautifully. The remainder of Summer and Autumn threw up a mix of hot days interspersed with cooler spells, although rain was sufficiently spread out to ensure the bunches remained healthy and disease free.

It has a bright lemon glow. Erupting from the glass is a feisty melange of perfume and tropical notes. Rose petal and honeysuckle, melded with hints of passionfruit, guava, honey dew melon, and a touch of pistachio nougat. Crisp and refreshing, the palate is animated and flavourful, with delicate sweetness balanced by bright acidity and ripe phenolics that add structure and length. The finish is long and moreish, leaving lingering impressions of ginger root.