Vineyard

Our Fiano is grown on well-drained sandy alluvial loam soils located in Mount View, Hunter Valley. The crop yields are relatively low, producing an excellent concentration of fruit flavour. Planted in 2016 and sitting in front of the old Briar Ridge 'Squire Cottage', we are continuing to be impressed by the quality of the fruit from this site and expect great things in the years to come.

Winemaking

Handpicked fruit crushed and gently pressed directly to 75% stainless steel and 25% new oak for fermentation. Left on yeast lees without sulphur and conducted regular bâtonnage until the wine was dry. Blended then lightly fined and filtered prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

Intensely flavoured with complex nashi pear and ginger spice. A subtle nutty like reduction segways elegantly into rich and textured mid-palate. Drink within 4 years.