2024 Oakdene Ly Ly Pinot Gris
Appearance
Pale green straw.
Bouquet
Lifted aromas of apple blossom, green pear and a touch of ginger spice.
Palate
Crisp pear driving the palate, crisp and juicy, with bitter almond, spiced ginger apple notes, French oak adding texture palate shape. Finishing with lively acidity, and a balanced finish.
Fermentation
Pinot Gris was crushed and run to barrel and inoculated with yeast, fermentation then took place over 10 days. The yeast lees were stirred regularly over the next 8 months while maturing in French oak barriques (15% new), prior to bottling in November 2024.
Conclusion
Enjoy now, or cellar for the next 4 years.