Airlie Winery Pinot Blanc
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The Airlie winery and their estate vineyard, Dunn Forest, are live certified sustainable and Salmon Safe.
- The vineyard is hand-cultivated, allowing them to respond to individual vine needs.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Blanc
Elaboration: The grapes were hand harvested and immediately destemmed and pressed off to minimize skin contact. Pressing decisions are done by taste and the cycle was stopped at just over one bar of pressure in order to minimize potential phenolics. After four days of settling, the juice was racked off its lees and inoculated. Stainless steel fermentation with temperatures being kept at 55 degrees to 58 degrees Fahrenheit lasted about two weeks until the wine was nearly dry, while still maintaining its lovely tropical nose. The wine was cold stabilized, crossflow filtered and bottled under screwcap.
Tasting Notes: The Airlie Winery Pinot Blanc opens with lovely floral aromas and a touch of spice. Flavors of Asian pear with notes of lemon zest lead into a well-balanced wine with bright acidity. It has a medium body and rich flavors.
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