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Pinot Gris 2023
The Wine
The 2023 Vintage.
The 2023 vintage at Paramoor was a tricky one with multiple frost events throughout ripening. The region as a whole had marvellous weather after a somewhat chaotic spring. Yields were normal with fine acidity and excellent colour and phenolic ripeness. The erratic frost conditions highlighted the different microclimates across the Macedon Ranges. Vintage began in Will’s vineyard on May 2nd following a severe frost
Grapegrowing and Winemaking: Geoff Plahn and Steve Flamsteed, with assistance from Samantha Scarratt in the vineyard
Vinification.
Yields: < 2 tonnes per acre
Hand harvesting
100% wild yeast fermentation
Natural malolactic fermentation in barrel
100% Neutral French oak maturation
10 months in oak
The Pinot Gris benefitted from extended hang time, with cool ripening days culminating in a vibrant expression of minerality fused with unctuous notes of ripe pear fruit with a hint of Jasmine.
“The Macedon Ranges probably doesn’t seem synonymous with Pinot Gris (Pinot Noir, on the other hand…) but it would be good to see that change. The Paramoor version is a refreshing and energetic little number. Apple and pear open the show, alongside some citrus, peach and grass, and the minerality is evident on the nose. The palate ups the interest marvelously, with zinginess, zippiness, saltiness and brightness of fruit, and everything becomes a bit richer after some air. I mistakenly left it sitting in the lounge room overnight without even the screwcap on but it held up brilliantly on the second night, which is a glowing testament.” – 93 Brendan Black
