Usana The Queen’s Horses Pinot Gris 2022

Usana The Queen’s Horses Pinot Gris 2022 is a meticulously crafted wine that embodies depth and a rounded mouthfeel, a testament to its aging process. This wine presents lovely white fruit flavors such as golden delicious apple and pear on the palate, rounded off with a touch of honey.

In the Cellar:

The grapes for this wine were whole bunch pressed and naturally fermented in older French oak barrels.
The Pinot Gris was blended in September and returned to a single 500L 2nd fill barrel until November.
In the Vineyard:

The grapes originate from a block on the Klein Welmoed farm in Stellenbosch.
The vineyards are trellised and all grapes are harvested by hand in individual bins to ensure quality.
The Pinot Gris is picked in three batches: early pick for freshness, middle pick for structure, and a small late pick for body.
This wine is predominantly made up of the late pick with a bit of the early and middle batches.
Technical Analysis:

Alcohol Volume: 12.5%
Sugar: 2.2 g/L
Cultivar: Pinot Gris
Cellaring Potential: Up to 5 years
Origin: Stellenbosch
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Usana The Queen’s Horses Pinot Gris 2022 is a harmonious blend of freshness, structure, and body, making it a versatile wine for various occasions. Enjoy it with light dishes such as salads, seafood, or simply on its own to appreciate its nuanced flavors.