In defiance of the rolling, edge-softening effect of our egg-shaped concrete fermenters, Ovum Pinot Gris 2017 is marked by a tight, intense nose. Honeysuckle blossom prettiness is underscored by refined, linear scents of graphite and candle wax. The palate – while vivacious – is far more broadly encompassing than the nose implies, with complex layers of white pepper, cardamom, cinnamon and vanilla pod – a full panoply of Moroccan spice. Drink with poached apples and seriously good French vanilla ice cream.
100% Lenswood Pinot Gris, 100% concrete ‘egg’ fermenter, wild yeasts, unfined.
Custard cream with a green-apple bite. The last of the fruit to come off the vine followed by a luxuriously gentle fermentation has resulted in confectionary flavours atop a firm acidic plinth – pure pear drops. This is a wine that will lend itself exceedingly well to sumptuous, exotic dishes – Chinese sausage or fragrant Thai chicken rice would fit the bill.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Biodynamic |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Adelaide Hills |
| Varietals | Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio/Grauer Burgunder |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |