Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Gris

Growing Region: Alsace, France

Owner / Winemaker: Claude Gisselbrecht

TASTING NOTE:
I encourage you to visit Alsace - as the region's history, cuisine and these versatile Gisselbrecht wines are something not to be missed. Throughout the year, their vineyards are meticulously maintained and cultivated during the long, though mild growing season, culminating in the ultimate gratification of balanced fruit at time of harvest.

All the harvesting is done by hand, ensuring the quality of the grapes through careful bunch selection and handling back to the winery - only a short distance from each vineyard.

Philippe Gisselbrecht is the viticulturist and he works to preserve the essence of the fruit, to retain the bright flavours and subtle fragrances of Pinot Gris. Their hands-on experience is a key to their identity as well as being necessary for creating unique compositions and the most elegant of wines.

In the glass a pale golden straw colour shines up at you. On the nose lifted notes of green pears, sweet apples and a subtle citrus layer interwoven with a hint of fresh spice in the background. The palate is well balanced with good structure, clearly presenting those full ripe pear characters; lift floral and subtle spicy notes wrapped up in palate cleansing acidity giving the wine a lingering mouthwatering fresh. Chill and serve at 8-10C.

CELLARING POTENTIAL:
Drinking perfectly well this summer season; and through until the end of 2015.

SUGGESTED FOOD MATCHES:
Perfect wine pairing with seasoned shellfish, Asian cuisine and vegetarian dishes; enjoy.

A benchmark expression of Pinot Gris.