The fruit for this wine was sourced from two different family vineyards, both located in Carbunup, in the northern part of Margaret River. The first is the Alberts block, which was the original planting and typically experiences cooler conditions, with a waterway stretching below the block. The other vineyard is directly opposite on the Bussell Highway, where warmer conditions produce generous fruit that is typically picked earlier. The 2024 5 Tales Pinot Grigio marks the first iteration of the 'Grigio' style, having previously been 'Gris'. The fruit was picked during the cool of night, ensuring vibrant acidity and excellent fruit condition. The fruit was oxidatively handled and gently pressed to avoid over-extraction of textural phenolics, maintaining fruit purity. A cool, controlled eight-day fermentation followed, using an aromatic yeast strain. After fermentation, gentle tank bâtonnage took place over the next two months to build mild texture and complexity while maintaining freshness and purity of fruit.
