2023 PINOT GRIS

TRY ME IF YOU LOVE: Orange wine

ABV: 12.5%

GRAPES: 100% Pinot Gris

TASTING NOTES: A beautiful copper colour from 18 days of skin contact. Aromas of strawberries, rosehip and red apples, with a soft floral scent. Its fresh and lively with a touch of citrus brightness. On the palate its dry with crisp, uplifting acidity and a soft tannic structure. Lead by red fruit, a bit of brioche and pleasantly spicy overall.

Super refreshing, the wine has been aged for six months on the fine lees before bottling, which gives a lovely texture.

PAIRS WITH: Shellfish, fish, white lean meat, vegetarian dishes

SERVE ME: Chilled, pop in the fridge for a couple of hours

Štajerska is a hilly, predominantly white wine area in north-eastern Slovenia, bordering Austria and Hungary. Befitting its location, it has a rich and varied history, with styles and varieties typical of both itself and its neighbours. It is here that Matija Žerjav - known as Matic to his friends - farms nine hectares of old, organic family vineyards and makes wine in a cellar dating back to 1852. “We work only with what nature gives us,” says Matic, “so no chemicals in our wines.” These are pure, vibrant, honest expressions of time and place from one of Slovenia’s most exciting young talents.