Airlie Bank Gris on Skins | Yarra Valley
Super pretty berries and vanilla on the nose, the palate shows sweet musk and pear, rounded out with savory grippiness and a hint of funk (that’s the skin fermentation at play). Its crisp acidity makes it a great match for food. 10% off straight dozens plus FREE shipping with code ROSE23 at checkout (when you select the 12 bottle shipping option).
Super pretty berries and vanilla on the nose, the palate shows sweet musk and pear, rounded out with savory grippiness and a hint of funk (that’s the skin fermentation at play). Its crisp acidity makes it a great match for food. 10% off straight dozens plus FREE shipping with code ROSE23 at checkout (when you select the 12 bottle shipping option).
Super pretty berries and vanilla on the nose, the palate shows sweet musk and pear, rounded out with savory grippiness and a hint of funk (that’s the skin fermentation at play). Its crisp acidity makes it a great match for food. 10% off straight dozens plus FREE shipping with code ROSE23 at checkout (when you select the 12 bottle shipping option).
About Airlie Bank
Airlie Bank is the second label of Punt Road Wines in Yarra Valley. Led by winemaker Tim Shand, Punt Road takes pride in making site-driven, exciting wines that reflect the earthiness and personality of the Yarra Valley through minimalist intervention techniques. Tim joined Punt Road as winemaker in 2014, having formerly worked at neighboring Giant Steps in Yarra Valley; as well as vintages at Domaine Dujac in Burgundy and Château Margaux in Bordeaux, and stints in Chianti, Oregon and Chile. They only produce wines from their own vineyard in Coldstream.
Production note
Made from a small block of pinot gris next to the dam. Wild- fermented and left on skins for four days before aging in old French hogsheads. Unfined, unfiltered, vegan friendly. 11% abv.
