Beautiful purity on show with lemon citrus and nashi pear, accompanied
by a subtle tropical lychee note. Complex ginger spice and orange
blossom create a lovely and intricate aromatic profile.
Appearance
Pale straw.
Palate
Bright with citrus-like acidity and a classic Pinot Grigio texture and
flavour profile filling out the mid-palate. Persistent flavours of lemon
barley, pear and nectarine create a lingering finish.
Vinification
The fruit for this wine was sourced from two family vineyards in
Carbunup, north of Margaret River. The first is the Alberts block, the
original planting, which experiences cooler conditions with a waterway
below the site. The second lies directly across Bussell Highway, where
warmer conditions produce generous fruit typically harvested earlier.
Fruit was picked at night to preserve acidity and freshness. It was
oxidatively handled and gently pressed to avoid over extraction of
phenolics while maintaining purity. A cool, controlled eight-day
fermentation followed with an aromatic yeast strain. Gentle tank
bâtonnage over the next two months built subtle texture and complexity
while retaining vibrancy and fruit purity.
Vintage Notes
After a warm, dry 2024 vintage, winter arrived late, but August brought
excellent rainfall that replenished groundwater and revitalised the vines.
Vine nutrition was carefully managed following the demands of 2024,
setting up healthy canopies for spring and a successful flowering. Cool
nights meant white varieties maintain natural acidity and produced
vibrant, flavoursome wines. The summer remained dry, with only a mild
rain event in mid-March at the end of white harvest, providing a timely
freshen up for soils and red varieties. Disease pressure was minimal,
though water availability remained the key focus during the warm
season. Bird pressure and netting required close management, as the
hot 2024 season and lack of Marri blossom forced silvereyes and other
birds to seek alternative food sources.
Food Matching
A classic Pinot
Grigio that would pair beautifully with a squid salad or grilled marron.