Oakridge Local Vineyard Hazeldene Vineyard Pinot Gris 2020 Size::1 Bottle By luck this cru was

By luck this cru was the only one of the estate untouched by the hail in 2002 and debuted as a solo showing lots of personality and potential even in such a difficult year

A beautifully balanced

no sulfites are used

I love malolactic fermentation in Chardonnay so after oxidising the juice (house style) and barrelling down straight from the press

associated with a good length and freshness

Oakridge Local Vineyard Hazeldene Vineyard Pinot Gris 2020 Size::1 Bottle By luck this cru wasLight straw in colour. Aromas of freshly picked pear and red apple grapefruit citrus lime leaf and rose floral. There is a complexity here too from the solids fermentation with flecks of gun flint and a note of freshly cured dough just hovering in the background. The plate is fresh and lively with juicy pear and pink grapefruit flavors. Textural yeasty notes are all framed by a crisp line of acid that flows through the palate.