Willowglen Pinot Grigio 2023

Citrus notes with a floral undertone. Pear and lemon zest. Round palate with a crisp line of acidity, complementing a textural finish.

Low yielding, young vineyards and a splash of Riesling to add some fruit lift to the “Grigio”.

Higher than average rainfall during winter and at flowering lead to a high Downy Mildew disease period which resulted in a crop reduction of around 35%. A cooler than usual ripening period & no rain during spring and summer meant there was no more disease pressure and fruit was picked at optimum ripeness. This was the latest harvest on record beginning 4 weeks later than normal.

To secure the desired colour tone the juice is hyper-oxidized prior to alcoholic fermentation which help remove the bronze/copper colour of Grigio. Part of it is fermented in 16, 17 and 19 years old French barrels whereas the rest is inoculated with a selected strain of yeast in controlled temperature stainless steel tanks. The wine is then kept on fine lees for 4 months to help intensify the flavours and add texture to the palate.

Part of it is fermented in 16, 17 and 19 years old French barrels whereas the rest is inoculated with a selected strain of yeast in controlled temperature stainless steel tanks. The wine is then kept on fine lees for 4 months to help intensify the flavours and add texture to the palate.

These lighter style whites have a touch of zest and herbaceous characters, they match well with: Cooked Seafood - seafood pastas and salads; grilled prawns; fish and chips; scallops Vegetables - roast pumpkin with goats cheese; stuffed capsicum; vegetarian pastas