2024 Fraternité

Varietals, Vineyard & Harvest:  80% pinot gris and 20% gewürztraminer, all estate-grown and hand-harvested at Black Bank Hill on 21 September at 22.0 brix and 3 October at 23.0 brix respectively.

Winemaking:  Both varietals were de-stemmed and pressed directly into a neutral French oak barrels for separate wild/ambient fermentations. Given 16-months élevage on lees in barrel without bâtonnage. The wine was blended and estate-bottled without fining on 15 March 2026.

Wine Description: Light straw colour. Apricot, orange marmalade/liqueur, melon, papaya, marzipan, honey, gardenia. Finishes with a pleasant, drying citrus pith, green almond and subtle clove spice. Medium plus body, medium acidity and good concentration.

Acidity & pH: TA 5.54 g/L, Malic acid 0.85 g/L, pH 3.57

Sweetness: Dry on the palate containing 4.15 g/L residual sugar

Alcohol by Volume: 14.0%

Production: 120 cases