Tasting notes for Little Birdie Pinot Gris 2025

This Pinot Gris shows itself as crisp, quietly expressive, and refreshingly pure, led by green apple, nashi pear, and bright citrus that feel clean rather than overtly aromatic. A gentle mineral line runs beneath the fruit, adding tension without hard edges. Its lively acidity and soft texture give the palate a smooth, gliding shape, finishing dry, zesty, and neatly defined. Overall, it tastes poised and vibrant, carrying the clarity you’d expect from certified organic farming and minimal‑intervention winemaking.

VINEYARD

A single‑vineyard wine made from grapes grown in our organically certified Nanya Vineyard near Paringa in South Australia’s Riverland. Early-season conditions were dry, with a warm spring encouraging strong budburst and even flowering across white varieties. Summer delivered steady warmth without extreme heat, supporting consistent ripening and excellent canopy health. Careful irrigation management and mild conditions through veraison helped preserve delicate aromatics and natural acidity. Yields sat slightly below long‑term averages due to pruning strategies aimed at concentrating flavour and managing vine stress after the dry start. Harvest timing aligned closely with regional norms, with fruit showing excellent balance, bright phenolics, and the hallmark freshness of the 2025 season. Winemakers across the Riverland report whites from this vintage as crisp, fruit‑forward, and regionally expressive.

WINEMAKING

Harvested in the cool of night to protect delicate aromatics, the Pinot Gris fruit was swiftly transported to the winery and gently pressed. Fermentation occurred in temperature‑controlled stainless steel to retain purity, freshness, and varietal character. The wine was kept on light lees for added texture before being racked and prepared for bottling with minimal handling and gentle filtration. The focus throughout was on preserving the clean fruit profile and natural vibrancy that organic farming brings.

TASTING NOTES

Style: Crisp, dry, and refreshingly fruit‑forward.
Palate: Green apple, nashi pear, lemon zest, and a mineral, zippy finish.
Pair With: Seafood, summer salads, or soft cheeses.

(SKU: AN_LBPG_CV)