Estate
2023
Estate
Pinot Blanc
The 2023 estate pinot blanc was sourced exclusively from transitional sandy loam to silty clay soils at Kirby Vineyard in Niagara-On-The-Lake, and hand picked from 27-year old vines on October 12. The berries were fermented and aged in new and neutral French barrels for 9 months using wild yeasts before filtering and bottling in July of 2024 at 13% abv. The finished wine has tropical, citrus and saline notes.
$ 30.97 CAD
(93 points - R. VanSickle) The inviting nose shows stony/saline minerality, white peach, pear, lanolin, citrus and light spice notes. It has gorgeous texture and concentration on the palate with stone fruits, a touch of flint and rousing saline, lemon tart, a bit more spice and lifted, finessed and long finish.
The 2023 Estate Pinot Blanc is a delightful match for light, flavourful dishes. Its perfumed citrus and floral nose complements the zesty flavours of fish tacos, while the wine’s lemon and peach notes add a refreshing brightness. For a Cobb salad, the almond and pear undertones enhance the dish's variety of textures and flavours. When paired with grilled sole, the wine’s delicate texture and slightly saline finish perfectly accentuate the fish’s subtle taste, making each bite a harmonious experience. This Pinot Blanc is a versatile and elegant choice for a variety of light, fresh meals.
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The kirby connection
Kirby Estate is a passion project of Maria and Scott Kirby who wish to share their limited production wines with like-minded eonophiles that appreciate the best that Niagara has to offer - great quality, tasty, energetic wines. If they have sparked your interest and you would like to know more about Kirby Estate please join the subscription list. You will be advised periodically of happenings in the vineyard and of up coming releases.
