Oastbrook Pinot Gris 2018

Description

Our debut Pinot Gris captures the abundant, sultry spirit of summer 2018 with tropical fruit bouquet and elegant minerality. Matthew Jukes commented " this was a bottle which took me completely by surprise. Made from ripe Pinot gris grapes, in a lush, fuller-framed style, but without the use of oak, this is the sort of wine which mirrors some of the top end Friuli numbers which are the darlings of expensive Italian restaurants. A far cry from Grigio, but stopping well short of Alsatian lustiness, Oastbrooks Pinot Gris flirts with the senses; momentarily flashing a silky slip but quickly adjusting its attire just in time before the paparazzi appears. Pinot gris is such an exciting grape when the balance is right and Oastbrook manages to achieve a heady flavour with crisp acidity and this is tightrope walking of the highest order. Situated on the Kent/Sussex border, near Bodiam Castle, this estates viti-specialist and owner is America Brewer (easily the best name in the UK wine business). Exquisite English wine from Sussex Awards: Silver Medal WineGB Awards 2019