Black Barn Pinot Gris 2020 Mortlach As to the prickly pear

As to the prickly pear plant which is a plant native to Mexico it is part of the cactus family but is in the main grown for its fruit hence the name

The end product is complex and rich

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We then pick the grapes by hand

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Black Barn Pinot Gris 2020 Mortlach As to the prickly pearBlack Barn's philosohy is to make artisan wines that are food friendly, have texture, palate interest, and balance. Hand picked. Pressed as whole bunches. Fermentation with selected aromatic yeast strains, a portion fermented in older oak. Post fermentation held on light lees to impart additional palate texture, minimal fining. Pale straw colour in the glass. Nashi pear with a hint of orange blossom and struck match, flinty complexity. Elegant front