2023 Wild Earth Field White
Vibrant florals, lemon sherbet, nashi pear and pine. Light on its feet with a zing of acidity that drives fresh lemon pith texture. Complex and vibrant aromatics, with elegant, defined texture are hallmarks of the cool 2023 vintage.
Estate grown and made
Certified organic and biodynamic fruit
[VARIETIES] 95% Semillon, 5% Riesling and Ugni Blanc
[ALC] 11.5%
[PRODUCTION] 142 dozen
[CELLARING] Drink now
A field blend of semillon, riesling and ugni blanc, one portion destemmed and fermented wild, on skins in a Georgian qvevri. The second ferment was in stainless steel, also on 100% skins. This lightly cloudy white wine shows captivating aromas of custard apple and citrus with hints of pithy grapefruit, pressed wildflowers, soft spice and distant tones of watered-down calvados. Slinky, kinetic and shape-shifting, it cuts a briny path, exiting textural, savoury and beguiling.
93 Points, Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion