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Buy OnlineWinery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Light straw in colour, the nose is fragrant with layers of orange citrus, honeysuckle, white flowers, ginger, vanilla and white pepper. The palate possesses weight and intensity with flavourful yellow fleshed stone fruit, ginger, apricot kernel and tangelo zest. Soft acids provide balance and lift. Showing the naturally occurring complexity and vibrancy of the 2024 vintage, it has a long lingering finish.
Pinot Gris is very rare at the dress circle end of Felton Road in Bannockburn which is planted overwhelmingly with great Pinot Noir. However this site, in an exceptional position demonstrates that Bannockburn can deliver Pinot Gris with the same outstanding quality as Pinot Noir. Eight years of organic, no-till regenerative farming, including our slow winter sheep grazing, and permanent flock of sheep have made a real impact on our vine health and the health of the grapes which is evident in the purity of the fruit from Riverblock.
This Pinot Gris is a result of excellent fruit meeting uncomplicated, thoughtful winemaking. One hundred percent hand picked fruit was pressed immediately and chilled in tank to lock in freshness and varietal expression. Texture and complexity were enhanced by wild fermentation and time on lees. The wine was bottled at Terra Sancta in August 2024."
5 Stars & 93/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, April 2025 (2024 Vintage)
"Finely scented and inviting, the bouquet shows green rockmelon, ripe pear, fig, and white floral nuances, followed by a juicy palate offering silky texture backed by refreshing acidity, making it delightfully drinkable. At its best: now to 2027."
