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.
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2024 Skilly Valley Pinot Gris
2024 Skilly Valley Pinot Gris
Overview
There are only a few vineyards in the Clare Valley cool enough to grow this style of Pinot Gris. Utilising high altitude sites in the sub appellation of Penwortham, the wine is crafted as a bright wine with varietal flavours and soft yet full texture making it perfectly adaptable to many cuisines or highly refreshing by itself."Lifts the Gris game with a beautifully understated style. A barely-there colour mixes with Asian pear, acacia, lime cordial scents. Could be argued that it straddles the Grigio-Gris border with its 11.5% alc., but frankly, it doesn’t matter because either way this brings real class to the glass. Light in texture, citrussy bright in acidity, the palate opens fine and tightly controlled, running pure and clean in lime, apple, gentle herbals and a lovely, persistent thread of spiciness. A delicacy of touch throughout stamps this as a must try and, at that price, a must buy." Jeni Port - Winepilot
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.
Tasting Notes
Back Vintage Tasting Notes-
Appearance
Bright and translucent with a natural slight blush from the grape skin.
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Nose
Bright floral jasmine and green apple skin aromas are underpinned by Nashi pear notes.
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Palate
Fresh and lively with a rounded texture and fine acid backbone. Flavours of fresh pear and ripe lime pith seamlessly combine.