2022 Nacre Blanc
A delicate blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
THE SITE
Antonello Vineyard - Buffolo Creek, Alpine Valleys. Pinot Gris.
Croucher Vineyard – Whitlands, King Valley. Riesling
Cavedons Vineyard – King Valley. Gewurztraminer
WINEMAKING
Three parcels of fruit, all picked and fermented separately.
Pinot Gris – Machine harvested and allowed some skin contact before pressing. Cold settled and racked off heavy lees. Selected Yeast. Stainless steel.
Riesling – Handpicked and whole bunch pressed. Cold settled, racked clean. Selected yeast. Stainless steel.
Gewurztraminer – Machine harvested. Pressings, full solids, indigenous yeast. Flex rocket.
WINEMAKERS NOTES
Time on yeast lees and some skin contact have gifted the wine a lightly textural mouthfeel and a lingering creamy palate.
Nashi pear / Citrus Blossom /Lemon Curd / Delicate, yet persistent acid.
Peak Drinking
Now - 2027
Pinot Gris 61%, Riesling 34% Gewurztraminer 5%.
Alpine Valleys, King Valley
Bottled July 2022
65 dozen
12.1% Alc/Vol | 750mL
A delicate blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
THE SITE
Antonello Vineyard - Buffolo Creek, Alpine Valleys. Pinot Gris.
Croucher Vineyard – Whitlands, King Valley. Riesling
Cavedons Vineyard – King Valley. Gewurztraminer
WINEMAKING
Three parcels of fruit, all picked and fermented separately.
Pinot Gris – Machine harvested and allowed some skin contact before pressing. Cold settled and racked off heavy lees. Selected Yeast. Stainless steel.
Riesling – Handpicked and whole bunch pressed. Cold settled, racked clean. Selected yeast. Stainless steel.
Gewurztraminer – Machine harvested. Pressings, full solids, indigenous yeast. Flex rocket.
WINEMAKERS NOTES
Time on yeast lees and some skin contact have gifted the wine a lightly textural mouthfeel and a lingering creamy palate.
Nashi pear / Citrus Blossom /Lemon Curd / Delicate, yet persistent acid.
Peak Drinking
Now - 2027
Pinot Gris 61%, Riesling 34% Gewurztraminer 5%.
Alpine Valleys, King Valley
Bottled July 2022
65 dozen
12.1% Alc/Vol | 750mL
A delicate blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
THE SITE
Antonello Vineyard - Buffolo Creek, Alpine Valleys. Pinot Gris.
Croucher Vineyard – Whitlands, King Valley. Riesling
Cavedons Vineyard – King Valley. Gewurztraminer
WINEMAKING
Three parcels of fruit, all picked and fermented separately.
Pinot Gris – Machine harvested and allowed some skin contact before pressing. Cold settled and racked off heavy lees. Selected Yeast. Stainless steel.
Riesling – Handpicked and whole bunch pressed. Cold settled, racked clean. Selected yeast. Stainless steel.
Gewurztraminer – Machine harvested. Pressings, full solids, indigenous yeast. Flex rocket.
WINEMAKERS NOTES
Time on yeast lees and some skin contact have gifted the wine a lightly textural mouthfeel and a lingering creamy palate.
Nashi pear / Citrus Blossom /Lemon Curd / Delicate, yet persistent acid.
Peak Drinking
Now - 2027
Pinot Gris 61%, Riesling 34% Gewurztraminer 5%.
Alpine Valleys, King Valley
Bottled July 2022
65 dozen
12.1% Alc/Vol | 750mL
THE SITE
Antonello Vineyard - Buffolo Creek, Alpine Valleys. Pinot Gris.
Croucher Vineyard – Whitlands, King Valley. Riesling
Cavedons Vineyard – King Valley. Gewurztraminer
WINEMAKING
Three parcels of fruit, all picked and fermented separately.
Pinot Gris – Machine harvested and allowed some skin contact before pressing. Cold settled and racked off heavy lees. Selected Yeast. Stainless steel.
Riesling – Handpicked and whole bunch pressed. Cold settled, racked clean. Selected yeast. Stainless steel.
Gewurztraminer – Machine harvested. Pressings, full solids, indigenous yeast. Flex rocket.
Pinot Gris 49%, Riesling 46%, Gewurztraminer 5%.
Alpine Valleys, King Valley
Bottled September 2021
64 dozen
12.3% Alc/Vol | 750mL