BRYTERLATER BRAMBLES ORANGE 2023

The Bryterlater label by sommelier turned winemaker James Graves-Opie is certainly one to keep an eye on. The wines are made using organically farmed grapes from select sites within the North Canterbury region and have quickly become sort after because of their complexity, sense of place and outright drinkability. The Brambles range is the slightly more playful set of wines from James, giving him the chance to concoct wines that maximise deliciousness and he has certainly done that with this terrific expression of skin contact Pinot Gris.

James Graves-Opie, Winemaker notes (2023 Vintage)
"A field blend of Pinot Blanc from the Bentwood Vineyard and Pinot Gris from the neighbouring Cross Hares vineyard. Picked on the same day. Whole bunch Pinot Gris placed gently in amphora with direct press Pinot Blanc pressed atop. Fermented on skins in amphora for 6 months. The wine was then settled and blended with a puncheon of pinot blanc. Apricot yoghurt, soft chalky tannin, crystallized ginger, peach ice tea salivating acidity."