2023 Longview Queenie Pinot Grigio

The Pinot Grigio sits on a South-Western facing slope at high altitude. Fruit is hand harvested from two blocks planted to two clones (D1V7 -75% and ENTAV 547 -25%) Both blocks were spur pruned to low bud numbers and shoot thinned early followed by a bunch thin at veraison to remove variability and allow even ripening. As the early weather conditions were hot and dry, yields were slightly down but this was a blessing, as flavour development and acid retention were enhanced. As always, fruit was hand- harvested at the end of February, then crushed, chilled and wholebunch pressed. 100% underwent a cool ferment in stainless steel to preserve the wine’s fruit purity.

Longview is a stunning family owend Australian vineyard located just outside the historic township of Macclesfield in the Adelaide Hills. Set on undulating slopes reminiscent of old-world estates but unmistakably Australian, it has quickly established itself as one the most awarded vineyards since the inaugrual 2001 vintage.

Vintage Notes - Vineyard & Winemaking Notes - The Pinot Grigio sits on a South-Western facing slope at high altitude. Fruit is hand harvested from two blocks planted to two clones (D1V7 -75% and ENTAV 547 -25%) Both blocks were spur pruned to low bud numbers and shoot thinned early followed by a bunch thin at veraison to remove variability and allow even ripening. As the early weather conditions were hot and dry, yields were slightly down but this was a blessing, as flavour development and acid retention were enhanced. As always, fruit was hand- harvested at the end of February, then crushed, chilled and whole bunch pressed. 100% underwent a cool ferment in stainless steel to preserve the wine’s fruit purity.