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Kottabos Pinotage on concrete floor
Kottabos

PINOTAGE

$255

By Kottabos

RED | SEXY WITH SUBSTANCE
Only the 2nd vintage of this wine, and, naturally, Reenen is already making magic.

WHAT WE TASTE
Violets, purple Fruitips, scrubby herbs

PERFECT PAIRING
Korean BBQ, strip steak with Sichuan peppercorn cream sauce (wink), some good ol’ biltong
TEMP CHECK
As we always recommend for a red in Hong Kong heat, give it a few minutes to cool off in the fridge
ABOUT KOTTABOS

Kottabos takes its name from an ancient Greek drinking game, where after a few glasses of wine, friends would fling leftover lees toward targets—because why not? In this case, it's a side project from Reenen Borman of Boschkloof, designed for experimentation beyond his family’s estate. A second-generation winemaker, Reenen has earned a reputation as one of South Africa’s best (casually – he’s been awarded more 99 points by international critics than any other South African winemaker in history, and one of less than 10 to be awarded 100 pts), bringing both technical skill and instinct to Boschkloof’s vineyards. After studying at Elsenburg and gaining hands-on experience in the Rhône Valley, he returned to Stellenbosch to refine the wines that have shaped his name over the years. That dedication was recognised in 2023 when he became a member of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild—an honour reserved for only around 40 winemakers in South Africa. (Niels at Luddite is also one of the OG members!)

THE GOOD THINGS THEY DO
The Borman family prioritises sustainable farming, handpicking every grape to ensure quality, while the cellar approach stays minimal—ambient yeast fermentations, and a move away from new oak in favour of concrete and terra cotta. The result? Wines that are timeless, honest, and full of character. At the heart of it all, three families have worked on the farm and in the cellar for over 15 years, making Boschkloof as much about the people behind the wine as the wine itself.

 

OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
We love the New Wave Pinotage movement in South Africa – much like the Reverie (RIP), this treats the grape like Pinot Noir. The way its inventor, Professor Perold, intended. No Cab energy here.
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Grapes: Pinotage
Style: Balancing boldness & finesse
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphites
Kottabos Skin Contact Chenin Blanc on concrete floor
Kottabos

SKIN CONTACT CHENIN BLANC

$255

By Kottabos

ORANGE | SALTY SWEET
‘Golden, like late afternoon light’ – the perfect description from their US importer.

WHAT WE TASTE
White pear, chamomile, Maldon salt

PERFECT PAIRING
Seared scallops, orzo risotto, Thai yellow curry
TEMP CHECK
Serve chilled, but can stand to come up to temperature a lil’
ABOUT KOTTABOS

Kottabos takes its name from an ancient Greek drinking game, where after a few glasses of wine, friends would fling leftover lees toward targets—because why not? In this case, it's a side project from Reenen Borman of Boschkloof, designed for experimentation beyond his family’s estate. A second-generation winemaker, Reenen has earned a reputation as one of South Africa’s best (casually – he’s been awarded more 99 points by international critics than any other South African winemaker in history, and one of less than 10 to be awarded 100 pts), bringing both technical skill and instinct to Boschkloof’s vineyards. After studying at Elsenburg and gaining hands-on experience in the Rhône Valley, he returned to Stellenbosch to refine the wines that have shaped his name over the years. That dedication was recognised in 2023 when he became a member of the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild—an honour reserved for only around 40 winemakers in South Africa. (Niels at Luddite is also one of the OG members!)

THE GOOD THINGS THEY DO
The Borman family prioritizes sustainable farming, handpicking every grape to ensure quality, while the cellar approach stays minimal—ambient yeast fermentations, and a move away from new oak in favour of concrete and terra cotta. The result? Wines that are timeless, honest, and full of character. At the heart of it all, three families have worked on the farm and in the cellar for over 15 years, making Boschkloof as much about the people behind the wine as the wine itself.
OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
It treads a beautiful tightrope between a classic, elegant wine & something experimental. And it does it so very well. It’s an orange you can take home to meet the parents.
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Karibib Vineyard, Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Grapes: Chenin Blanc
Style: Elegant but unexpected
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphites
Sons of Sugarland Barbera on concrete floor
Sons of Sugarland

BARBERA

$255

By Sons of Sugarland

RED | PLAYFUL
Leigh-Ann was one of the first folks to taste this baby after it was bottled in November. It was love at first sip.

WHAT WE TASTE
Sour cherry, bay leaf, potpourri (in a good way)

PERFECT PAIRING
Char Siu, a good meat or veg ragù, aged Comté
TEMP CHECK
20 minutes in the fridge before serving, please
ABOUT SONS OF SUGARLAND

Sons of Sugarland forms part of Saga Vineyards - the latest adventure from Reenen Borman, Fritz Schoon, and Henk Kotze —a trio who knows how to turn unexpected vineyard sites into something truly special. We couldn’t write it better than they have themselves: “Halfway between here and nowhere, you’ll turn left into a vineyard that doesn’t look like anything special. Most of the time it isn’t. But sometimes it is. Saga Vineyards is born from these remarkable sites, often in unexpected places, growing fascinating wines that represent not just stories, but epic tales of adventure, persistence and survival.”

Reenen followed his father Jacques Borman’s footsteps into winemaking and has carved his own path with Saga Vineyards, while Fritz juggles business, baking, and family, and Henk keeps the momentum going. Their journey started above a bakery in Stellenbosch with Hawk & Schoon, a boutique wine shop where the first seeds of Saga were planted. Today, their Sons of Sugarland wines stay true to that ethos—whole bunch fermentation, concrete ageing, and nothing else. Just pure, expressive wine that lets the vineyard speak for itself.

THE GOOD THINGS THEY DO
The fellas work with traditionally and organically farmed vineyards. They’re not adding anything beyond a tiny dose of sulphur at bottling. More importantly, they’re seeking out these unexpected, and often forgotten vineyards and literally helping keep them in the ground by helping the growers and paying fair prices for the fruit that eventually becomes their soulful, joyful wines.
OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
Honestly, the winemaker describing it as ‘salivating’. And it couldn’t be more accurate. It’s sassy AF, but luscious & smart. It’s Emma Stone in Easy A.
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Goudini, Breedekloof, South Africa
Grapes: Barbera
Style: Bright with big ideas
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphites
Sons of Sugarland Syrah bottle on concrete floor
Sons of Sugarland

SYRAH

$493

By Sons of Sugarland

RED | SEXY WITH SUBSTANCE
It’s captivating. As raw as possible, but still ethereal & elegant.

WHAT WE TASTE
Freshly crushed black pepper, petunias, black olives

PERFECT PAIRING
Black pepper beef, roast duck, vegetable tagine
TEMP CHECK
A quick 20 minutes in the fridge before serving
ABOUT SONS OF SUGARLAND

Sons of Sugarland forms part of Saga Vineyards - the latest adventure from Reenen Borman, Fritz Schoon, and Henk Kotze —a trio who knows how to turn unexpected vineyard sites into something truly special. We couldn’t write it better than they have themselves: “Halfway between here and nowhere, you’ll turn left into a vineyard that doesn’t look like anything special. Most of the time it isn’t. But sometimes it is. Saga Vineyards is born from these remarkable sites, often in unexpected places, growing fascinating wines that represent not just stories, but epic tales of adventure, persistence and survival.”

Reenen followed his father Jacques Borman’s footsteps into winemaking and has carved his own path with Saga Vineyards, while Fritz juggles business, baking, and family, and Henk keeps the momentum going. Their journey started above a bakery in Stellenbosch with Hawk & Schoon, a boutique wine shop where the first seeds of Saga were planted. Today, their Sons of Sugarland wines stay true to that ethos—whole bunch fermentation, concrete ageing, and nothing else. Just pure, expressive wine that lets the vineyard speak for itself.

THE GOOD THINGS THEY DO
The fellas work with traditionally and organically farmed vineyards. They’re not adding anything beyond a tiny dose of sulphur at bottling. More importantly, they’re seeking out these unexpected, and often forgotten vineyards and literally helping keep them in the ground by helping the growers and paying fair prices for the fruit that eventually becomes their soulful, joyful wines.
OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
It really is captivating. It’s pure and raw – it’s Darcy’s “I love, I love, I love you” in the 2005 Pride & Prejudice.
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Karibib Vineyard, Polkadraai Hills, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Grapes: Syrah
Style: A romance novel in a glass
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphites
Khayelitsha's Finest Wines

WHITE BLEND

$205

By Khayelitsha's Finest Wines

WHITE | EASY BREEZY
This babe walks into a room and everybody knows it! She’s loud, she’s proud and she’s a heck of a lot of fun!

WHAT WE TASTE
It’s a juicy, fruity party in your glass!

PERFECT PAIRING
Warm sunshine-y days, egg sandwiches and rice paper rolls
TEMP CHECK
Keep it coooool
ABOUT KHAYELITSHA'S FINEST WINES

Khayelitsha, located on the fringes of Cape Town, is a sprawling township a hangover from the Group Areas Act of the Apartheid regime. Lindile Ndzaba, who was born and raised, and still lives in Khayelitsha is looking to transform the narrative of wines in South Africa. In a country where the vast majority of citizens don’t have access to transport to visit wine farms or the money to spend in expensive city restaurants or bars – he realised he needed to bring fine wine culture to his community, and by doing this also start shifting the mindset of wine for consumption to wine for appreciation. Good wine he believes should be available to all South Africans and not just the privileged. And so, he launched Khayelitsha’s Finest Wines.

The vision of KFW is to see the townships develop and have their own resources to produce products without outsourcing. Not only does Lindile aim to grow his business internationally, he also wants to encourage the community to work together to further the mindset of “supporting local brands.” He aims to continually provide jobs and, in essence, fight unemployment in the community of Khayelitsha.

OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
Both the White and Red Blends are the perfect gateway wines for folks who are looking to dip their toes into getting to know wines – they’re fruit-forward, full of life and wonderfully approachable price-wise too!
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Grape: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Style: Ultra approachable!
Khayelitsha's Finest Wines

RED BLEND

$220

By Khayelitsha's Finest Wines

RED | SEXY WITH SUBSTANCE
Ready for a good time, this baby is a no-holds-barred fruit bomb.

WHAT WE TASTE
Juicy blue and purple fruit sensation with a splash of smokiness

PERFECT PAIRING
Think Southern-style BBQ feast for this one!
TEMP CHECK
Cool room temp is best
ABOUT KHAYELITSHA'S FINEST WINES

Khayelitsha, located on the fringes of Cape Town, is a sprawling township a hangover from the Group Areas Act of the Apartheid regime. Lindile Ndzaba, who was born and raised, and still lives in Khayelitsha is looking to transform the narrative of wines in South Africa. In a country where the vast majority of citizens don’t have access to transport to visit wine farms or the money to spend in expensive city restaurants or bars – he realised he needed to bring fine wine culture to his community, and by doing this also start shifting the mindset of wine for consumption to wine for appreciation. Good wine he believes should be available to all South Africans and not just the privileged. And so, he launched Khayelitsha’s Finest Wines.

The vision of KFW is to see the townships develop and have their own resources to produce products without outsourcing. Not only does Lindile aim to grow his business internationally, but he also wants to encourage the community to work together to further the mindset of “supporting local brands.” He aims to continually provide jobs and, in essence, fight unemployment in the community of Khayelitsha.

OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
I mean, the whole damn concept! They even encourage buyers to return the bottles and have converted old shipping containers into bottle-washing facilities.
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Grape: Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Fun & fruity
Luddite Saboteur Red Wine Bottle, Bot River, South Africa
Luddite

SABOTEUR RED

$468

By Luddite

RED | BOLD
A pretty serious red by people who are very serious about wine, good times and good laughs

WHAT WE TASTE
BBQ smoke, bright cherries, black pepper

PERFECT PAIRING
Any beef or lamb dish you can think of, especially a BBQ, or end off the night pairing with mature hard cheeses
TEMP CHECK
When summertime hits, 20 minutes or so in the fridge can’t hurt
ABOUT LUDDITE

“A dope-smoking political anarchist meets an upstanding young goody-goody sportsman at a mutual friend's 21st” – 35 years and 3 kids later, they are the family behind Luddite Wines. After a few years abroad, Niels and Penny returned to South Africa and found their plot of land in Bot River. Niels had a definite plan as to how he wanted to make wine and Penny knew that she wanted to farm as “green” as possible. Everything had to be about the wine. No intervention, no shortcuts and staying true to only bottling what, hand on heart was the best.

OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
At Luddite, everyone who works there gets together in the kitchen for coffee in the morning. Everyone is part of a team and not just a farm labourer. They have only replaced 3 staff in 18 years – all growing old together. It’s a happy farm and Penny’s motto has always been “never ask someone else to do something that you won’t do”
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Bot River, Overberg, South Africa
Grape:  Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvèdre, Grenache,
Style: Full-tilt red with a bit of crunch
Ingredients: Grapes + as little sulphur as possible
Luddite Saboteur White Wine Bottle, Bot River, South Africa
Luddite

SABOTEUR WHITE

$373

By Luddite

WHITE | BUTTER, BABY
A little serious, this one. It has plenty of heart and so much to share

WHAT WE TASTE
White peach, honey blossoms, almond

PERFECT PAIRING
Mild curries and Thai food
TEMP CHECK
To really see what this one is about, take it out of the fridge and crack the crown cap about 10 minutes before serving or just lose the ice bucket.
ABOUT LUDDITE

“A dope-smoking political anarchist meets an upstanding young goody-goody sportsman at a mutual friends 21st” – 35 years and 3 kids later, they are the family behind Luddite Wines. After a few years abroad, Niels and Penny returned to South Africa and found their plot of land in Bot River. Niels had a definite plan as to how he wanted to make wine and Penny knew that she wanted to farm as “green” as possible. Everything had to be about the wine. No intervention, no shortcuts and staying true to only bottling what, hand on heart was the best.

OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
This little babe of a blend includes Chenin, Viognier and ‘Fumé Blanc’ – which is just a fancy way of referring to the style in which the Sauvignon Blanc is made - partly on skins and partly in barrel. Not one for doing anything just for the sake of being fancy, winemaker Niels’ rationale here is that he just can’t bring himself to put the varietal on one of his labels.
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Cape South Coast, South Africa
Grape:  Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Sémillon
Style: Rich but racy
Ingredients: Grapes + a splash of sulphur (as little as possible!)
Luddite

SHIRAZ

$1,035

By Luddite

RED | BOLD
It’s been said before, but we can’t fault this description – it’s like Niels in a glass. Niels is six foot four…

WHAT WE TASTE
Jammy dark plums, black cherries and cinnamon sticks

PERFECT PAIRING
This is a grilled red meat (braai, anyone?) wine if ever there was one. Think big, hearty, heavily flavoured dishes.
TEMP CHECK
When summertime hits, 20 minutes or so in the fridge can’t hurt
ABOUT LUDDITE

“A dope-smoking political anarchist meets an upstanding young goody-goody sportsman at a mutual friend's 21st” – 35 years and 3 kids later, they are the family behind Luddite Wines. After a few years abroad, Niels and Penny returned to South Africa and found their plot of land in Bot River. Niels had a definite plan as to how he wanted to make wine and Penny knew that she wanted to farm as “green” as possible. Everything had to be about the wine. No intervention, no shortcuts and staying true to only bottling what, hand on heart was the best.

OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
Niels has loved Shiraz since his early winemaking days in Australia. But it was a super traditional, old-school winery in Chile that cemented his love for lo-fi winemaking – no bells and whistles, just good fruit, good yeast and good barrels. The Luddite Shiraz, the first wine released from Luddite winery, is the embodiment of that philosophy.
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Bot River, Overberg, South Africa
Grape: Shiraz with a splash of Mourvèdre and Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: It don’t get much bolder than this… | 5,800 bottles produced
Ingredients: Grapes + minimal sulphur at bottling
Crushed Wines

CURATED CASE

$2,200

By Crushed

BOTTLES PICKED FOR YOU | OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION
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 6 bottles hand-selected for you, delivered to your door. Every month if you like.

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Once you subscribe, we'll send you an email to hear more about your fave (and least fave) wines plus anything else you’d like us to know about your wine preferences. Whether you're brand new to small-batch wine or a cork dork who knows exactly what you'd like, we are here to make you your perfect 6 pack. 
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Bondar

VIOLET HOUR

$363

By Bondar

RED | BOLD
This blueberry baby is a tapestry of silk and velvet.

WHAT WE TASTE
It’s every kind of blueberry you can imagine – muffins, yoghurt, jam, straight from the punnet

PERFECT PAIRING
Aged Gouda, lamb tagine, peanut butter pie
TEMP CHECK
Pop it in the fridge for about 20 minutes before serving, just to take the edge off
ABOUT BONDAR

The project was started in 2013 by husband-and-wife team, Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly, making just 2 wines. In 2014, they bought the historic Rayner Vineyard in McLaren Vale. Andre, with his rich winemaking background, focuses on crafting mid-weight wines that are fragrant, bright, and wonderfully complex. His experience, including a stint in the beautiful Northern Rhône, has really shaped his approach to terroir-driven winemaking. Meanwhile, Selina jumped from a career in law to bring her marketing expertise to the wine world, adding a fun touch to their brand. Together, they create wines that radiate confidence and have an almost magical quality.

THE GOOD THINGS THEY DO
They pay attention to every little detail in their farming! By keeping an eye on soil health, switching to organic practices, and even planting cover crops that help keep pests away, they’re doing everything they can to nurture the land. It’s all about creating a healthy environment for their vines to thrive!
OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
The first wine Andre & Selina made under their own brand, Bondar, was a Shiraz from a gorgeous old block dating back to 1947. They enlisted the help of friends & family to help with the harvest. Bless them all, while very willing, they weren’t especially efficient, so picking carried on until sunset – the Violet Hour.
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, Australia
Grapes: Shiraz
Style: Boldly beautiful
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphites
Whistler

DIVERGENT

$300

By Whistler

RED | SEXY WITH SUBSTANCE
 Who knew Barossa reds could be this cute?

WHAT WE TASTE
Brûlé-ed blue fruit, pepper, violets

PERFECT PAIRING
Korean BBQ, beef cheek cannelloni, cherry liqueur chocolates
TEMP CHECK
A little minute in the fridge ain’t gonna hurt nobody
ABOUT WHISTLER

The story of Whistler (“Pfeiffer” means “whistler” in German) starts in 1982 when Martin Pfeiffer, a third-generation grape grower and former head vineyard manager at Penfolds, purchased the Heysen estate. In 1994, he planted cuttings of the famous Kalimna 3C Shiraz from Penfolds’ iconic Grange vineyards, and they released their first wines in 1997. The Pfeiffer family has been growing grapes for four generations, starting with Albert Heinrich in the Riverland region. After Martin and his wife Sally retired in 2020, their son Sam took the reins.

THE GOOD THINGS THEY DO
When Sam Pfeiffer took over the family estate after his parents retired, he kept the organic and biodynamic practices that they started in 2013 & 2020 respectively. He proudly shares, “We haven’t used a herbicide or pesticide on our patch of dirt since 2013!” More recently, they’ve installed a solar panel system on their barrel storage shed, which not only powers their winery but will eventually let them give some energy back to the grid.

Water is a big deal in Australia, so they’ve decided to add rainwater storage that can hold nearly 50,000 litres. This means Whistler will be completely self-sufficient when it comes to water, without needing to tap into the Murray River.

OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
This sweet lil’ thang does just what the name says – diverging from the usual big boy Barossa reds, instead delivering a pure medium-bodied delight!
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Barossa Valley, Australia
Grapes: Syrah, Mataro, Grenache
Style: Not your normal Barossa red
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphites
Harrison Wines

VENTO DO MAR

$413

By Harrison Wines

RED | BOLD
Ever taken a walk through a forest of Eucalyptus trees? Yeah. That’s this wine.

WHAT WE TASTE
Green peppercorn, menthol, plum

PERFECT PAIRING
Bulgogi, herb-crusted lamb, aged Comté
TEMP CHECK
Cellar temp does quite nicely (around 16 – 18C)
ABOUT HARRISON WINES

A self-proclaimed “licker & sniffer” as a kid, Riley Harrison has always been fascinated with flavours and smells. While he loves the hard work of harvest, he wasn’t so keen on pushing that hard year-round, so being a chef was out. Making wine seemed like a much better idea. He also didn’t love the structure and bounds of corporate winemaking, so he started making super-small batches of wine under his own brand in 2015, growing slowly with the safety net of a paycheck from a day job until things reached critical mass in 2022. Taking the project from a hobby to a grown-up wine business meant he needed to focus his energies solely on “not f*cking this dream up,” – and we sure think he’s done a great f*cking job!

THE GOOD THINGS THEY DO
Riley is passionate about sustainable winemaking. He believes that over-planting in unsuitable regions strains the environment and depletes precious resources. By carefully sourcing grapes from Barossa, McLaren Vale, and Adelaide Hills, he ensures each variety thrives in its ideal conditions. His vision? Fewer vines, smarter planting, and a brighter, greener future for Australian wine.
OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
There is an extremely high concentration of Eucalyptus trees in Blewitt Springs. Some science-y folks have found trace amounts of Eucalyptol (the compound released by the trees) in the soils & on the vines in the area. So you really are tasting Eucalyptus here!
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, Australia
Grapes: Cabernet Franc
Style: Opinionated!
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphites
Limited Addition Of Service Pinot Gris bottle on a concrete floor
Ltd. + Wines

OF SERVICE PINOT GRIS

$320

By Ltd +

 ORANGE | SALTY SWEET 
Released in March every year, this beauty honours the, often unseen, women who work in agriculture in the industry.

WHAT WE TASTE
Persimmon, salted mango, sumac

PERFECT PAIRING
Spiced lamb kebabs, seared scallops, aged gouda
TEMP CHECK
Keep her in the fridge, but she’s okay to come to temperature on the table once opened.
ABOUT LTD +

Chad and Bree Stock, a husband-and-wife team, have merged their superpowers and unique backgrounds in wine to create Ltd. +, which emerged as a collaboration with farmers in the area, inspired to develop a diverse and sustainable wine landscape. The wines, often made from less common grape varieties adopting innovative techniques, are changing preconceived notions of Oregon wine.

THE GOOD THINGS THEY DO
Where do we start? The whole project is geared toward ensuring Oregon remains a viable wine-growing region through climate change. They’re not only encouraging growers to work with a more diverse spread of grapes that will weather the changing weather, but they’re also ensuring that seasonal workers are employed for longer because these alternative grapes ripen at different times. They’re also active supporters of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities in wine.
OUR FAVE THING ABOUT THIS WINE
The 40-year-old own-rooted Pinot Gris vines at Resplendor Vineyards are a testament to the effort to preserve this special grape variety, first commercially planted in the US in the Willamette Valley. This wine aims to encourage old vine-growers to receive Pinot Noir prices for their Pinot Gris, helping to keep historic vineyards like these thriving and to continue sharing the unique story of Willamette Valley Pinot Gris. This vineyard is home to the original Eyrie clone, the first clone of Pinot Gris planted in the valley
THE TECHNICAL STUFF
Place: Yamhill-Carlton, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Grapes: Pinot Gris
Style: Elegantly bold
Ingredients: Grapes & minimal sulphites