2024 Glen Garvald PB White Blend No.1

Fruit was hand-picked and hand-sorted then either whole-bunch pressed or crushed direct to press. Cloudy juice was racked to concrete tulip or oak for fermentation utilising a succession of wild and inoculated yeast. A select volume was encouraged to complete 100% malolactic conversion. Components/varieties were matured individually on lees for c. 9 months with minimal stirring prior to blending.

The concept of blending complementary and compatible grape varieties to create a wine of amplified expression, structure, integration and balance, harnessing each components’ individual strengths to fashion a wine greater than the sum of its manifold components, has long held a fascination for us as wine producers. Taking its lead from the estimable blends of the southern Rhône Valley, built around a foundation of Grenache Blanc, we seek to find a vintage-specific synergy from a harmonious blend resulting in a wine expression beyond the limited range afforded to the singular grape varieties when bottled in isolation.

Aromas: alfalfa, white strawberry, lychee, samphire, shellfish bisque, oyster liqueur, galangal, white chocolate, Thai basil and jasmine..

Palate: ylang ylang, guava, ripe papaya, Makrut lime, strawberry shortcake, brine, tarragon & flint. Weighted and moreish tactile phenolics help draw the palate to a long finish.

A true food and cheese lover’s wine!

This wine is suitable for vegans.