Kooyong 'Beurrot' Pinot Gris 2022
The Kooyong Beurrot vineyard comprises two Pinot Gris parcels: the tiny original 0.24 hectare section annexing the Meres block, and the all-Pinot Gris block which, at 2.74 hectares, provides the majority of the fruit. At the winery the fruit was gently whole-bunch pressed directly into all old French oak oak, where fermentation commenced spontaneously with ambient yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine was aged on lees (without battonage) for ten months. The wine was then bottled without fining and with minimal filtration. The Kooyong 'Beurrot' Pinot Gris displays classic aromas of fresh pear, pink lady apple and subtle citrus, with secondary notes of freshly picked spice and white florals providing complexity. The palate is bright and fresh with flavours of pear, apple and a hint of grapefruit. A creamy mid-palate sweetness from the barrel fermentation and time on lees provides additional layers and texture. The wine has a bright line of acidity that drives the wine from start to finish.
