Place

Sourced from a single vineyard in Penwortham, Clare Valley, this vineyard sits atop the eastern range of the central valley of Clare. The westerly aspect of the block allows the Pinot Gris the late afternoon’s soft light but is shielded from the heat of the morning and midday sun.

Vintage Conditions

With a dry winter, early flowering saw Pinot Gris bunches develop and ripen slowly on the vine over the cool growing season. The high elevation of the vineyard protected the Pinot Gris from seasonal frosts - allowing for the grapes to develop their full colour and flavours. The Pinot Gris clone that is grown in our vineyard attains a crimson red colour on the vine once ripe, a characteristic that is held as desirable for the style.

Winemaking

Once harvested, the grapes were placed into the press where they were drained and gently pressed to tank for cold settling. The racked juice was cold fermented for three weeks to retain freshness and delicate aromatics. The finished wine was then stabilised and filtered to ensure clarity and longevity.