SERESIN PINOT GRIS 2023

Winery notes (2023 Vintage)
"Dense, ripe notes of pear and quince combine beautifully with aromas of spice and ginger. The palate is lush, rich and textural, which has been aided by partial barrel fermentation in French oak barrels. A dry wine that finishes with vibrant acidity.

The fruit was picked in the early morning to preserve its quality and freshness. It was loaded into the press, without crushing, and gently pressed to settle overnight naturally. After settling, it was racked, taking light lees, to a stainless steel tank and neutral puncheons to undergo wild fermentation. The wine remained in puncheons, on lees, for four months after fermentation to age. During this time malolactic fermentation was completed, naturally. The components were then racked and blended in a small stainless steel tank. The wine was then filtered prior to bottling."

5 Stars & 94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, February 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Charming and elegantly complex, the bouquet shows grilled apricot, poached pear, orange peel and warm spice aromas, leading to a wonderfully weighted palate delivering richly textured mouthfeel backed by beautifully pitched acidity, finishing splendidly long and satisfying. Certified organic. At its best: now to 2030."

93/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, February 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Delicately luscious pinot gris with refreshing tree fruit flavours that are enhanced by a hint of sweetness and a suggestion of honeysuckle."

92/100 JamesSuckling.com, November 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"A focused, dry pinot gris with subtle marzipan and dried-pear character throughout. Medium body. Spicy and flavourful with dried violets at the end. Really delicious."

4 ½ Stars Michael Cooper, February 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"Certified organic, this is one of the region’s most distinctive Pinot Gris. The 2023 vintage was estate-grown and principally handled in stainless steel tanks, but 40 per cent was fermented with indigenous yeasts and lees-aged for four months in seasoned French oak barriques. Bright, light lemon/green, it is mouthfilling, savoury and harmonious,with generous, ripe, stonefruit and spice flavours, balanced acidity, and a dry (3.7 grams/litre of residual sugar) finish. Already drinking well, it should be at its best mid-2025+."

92/100 Cameron Douglas MS (2023 Vintage)
"Flavours of white fleshed fruits and white spice, nectarine and green pear, some apple and quince. Medium(+-ish) acid line, plenty of lees and spice qualities, nice satin textures and balanced even and persistent flavours. Best drinking from 2024 through 2026."

91/100 Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, December 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"A juicy wine, pear, white fleshed fruit in general, some spice and honey floral things. I like the texture here, it offers a bit of grip and traction, plenty of flavour, something of a glossy viscous feel, with balanced acid cut and a finish of good length, a sort of spiced oatmeal savoury character too. Good."

90/100 Rebecca Gibb MW, April 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"The dry 2023 Pinot Gris is full, round and succulent with attractive pear, apple and creamy characters. It’s soft and juicy, but it has a layer of both floral and savory complexity, likely down to a portion of wild-fermented fruit and another fermented in ‘neutral’ French barrels. There’s tension and texture, with phenolics and acidity combining to create drive."