Gilbert Blanc
Zippy and fresh with delicate aromas of apple blossom, pear and rose water and a textured mouthfeel. 50% Riesling, 26% Pinot Gris, 24% Gewürztraminer. Central Ranges, New South Wales.
The Gilbert family dates back to Australia since 1839, and as winemakers since 1847. In 2004 the father and son team, Simon and Will, began Gilbert Family Wines. Since then, they are hand- producing wines from Mudgee and Orange under the ethos of “wise winemaking with fresh appeal.”
50% Riesling, 26% Pinot Gris, 24% Gewürztraminer. 3⁄4 of the Riesling was fermented cool in stainless steel. The remaining 1⁄4 had a cool skin fermentation then was basket pressed and matured in stainless steel. The Pinot Gris was fermented and matured in stainless steel and neutral French oak. The Gewürztraminer had multiple fermentations. The first 1⁄3 had a warm skin fermentation then was basket pressed and matured in stainless steel. The second 1⁄3 was pressed, fermented cool in stainless steel. The remaining 1⁄3 was pressed and fermented in amphora.
