Sourcing: Parnasse is named after the mountain grass that flowers above our vineyards each spring, marking the beginning of a long, languid summer. Eric Moen weaves the character and strengths of a number of individual regions to create a wine style truly expressive of the South of France - beautifully ripe and expressive whilst softly structured and easy to appreciate.
Winemaking: A very fast and precise vinification to avoid oxygen and maximise fruit expression and aromatics. A cool fermentation (15 to 18°C) is undertaken in stainless steel tanks before maturation on lees for three months to build depth and texture. Malolactic fermentation is prevented to ensure crisp varietal character.
2016 Vintage: A very warm and dry vintage with noticeably low yields exacerbated by frosts in early spring. The conditions continued with just enough relief via light showers before a very early and compounded harvest that had vignerons scrambling. Whilst a famous vintage for red wines, 2016 was a well above average vintage for white wines with impressive acidity and balance despite the rich flavours.
Tasting Note: Very pale yellow-green in colour. The nose is fresh, pure and very aromatic with varietal citrus fruit, floral and grassy aromas. The palate offers a thrilling burst of vibrant tropical and citrus fruit flavours wrapped in soft mineral acidity. Enjoy this wine well chilled with seafood and other lightly flavoured dishes.
Recipe Match: Crumbed pan-fried King George Whiting with baked chips.
Alc/vol: 12.0%
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