Cape Jaffa En Soleil Pinot Gris 2024

The fruit here hails from a single biodynamic vineyard in the Wrattonbully region. The juice goes into a mix of vessels – stainless steel, concrete eggs and acacia barrels – for ferment and maturation. Deep straw/lemon in colour, this is quite an exotic style. The nose is pleasingly pungent with notes of stewed pears, green apples, herbs and a touch of  hessian, not unlike a good Chenin Blanc. There is a most alluring texture and the palate has some oatmeal touches to it. This is balanced and has good length. It is really worth trying and should drink very well for up to six to eight years.