Pierro Chenin Blanc 2023 under-20 Jane and Hugh Faulkner

Jane and Hugh Faulkner

this wild and isolate winegrowing region features panoramic views and some of the lowest yields in all of the Napa Valley

Compared to the precipitous slopes of the Mosel the Rheingau is quite gentle in its aspect and the Rhine River has a moderating effect on the microclimate in the vineyards

Parcels of fruit are handpicked from the north facing slopes of Pierro property in Willyabrup

Pierro Chenin Blanc 2023 under-20 Jane and Hugh FaulknerThe chenin blanc was hand picked from our original 1988 plantings in Willyabrup, Margaret River. The grapes were picked early in the season, chilled and gently whole bunch pressed prior to fermentation and maturation in tank for 8 months. The Fire Gully vintage sparkling is a made using the tradition method, with fermentation occurring in bottle and maturation occurring on lees in bottle for over 12 months. No dosage was performed, for this vintage,