Levrier 2018 Sorter Pinot Gris (6 Bottles) by Joanne Irvine

by BWM

$212.00

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

A luxuriously textured and full flavoured pinot gris, I have taken this variety and made it my own by “completely blowing the budget” on the finest French oak barrels available, retaining all the plush, juicy nashi pear and white peach flavours for you to explore with food.

A must with roasted pumpkin, blue cheese, spinach and pine nut gnocchi…. French word meaning ‘greyhound’, Lévrier are one of the oldest breed of dog appearing in ancient art and literature throughout history. Originally bred as hunting dogs, these majestic animals are constant companions in my life and have been associated with royalty, warriors and noblemen for centuries. During the battle with Greeks in 432-404 BC, the Corinthians used greyhounds to protect their city by boxing them at the seashore to warn of any impending invasion.

One time during the night, the Greeks came ashore whilst the garrison were asleep. One greyhound named ‘Sorter’, fled to the town to give warning and roused the soldiers to battle thus saving the town. The grateful townfolk erected an engraved monument in his honour.

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About Levrier

My winemaking career began from a very early age. My father, James Irvine is known as the “Master Merlot Maker” and from the age of seven I followed him around the winery, undertaking the ritual tasting of ferments and wine blending. After leaving school, instead of following the natural path into winemaking, I studied to become a nurse. My career as an operating theatre nurse spanned almost two decades, until I had what I refer to as a “mid-life crisis” and decided to follow my passion to become a winemaker.

Whilst studying winemaking at university I was fortunate enough to work six vintages both in the Barossa Valley and California, USA.

In 2003 I started my own wine consulting business and in 2010 with my partner Peter and two young boys, established “Wine Wise”, a 500 tonne purpose built, small batch processing facility in the Barossa Valley. “Great wines are created by synergy and attention to detail both in the vineyard and in the winery” and I am passionate about the quality of the wines that I produce for my clients. By providing specialized small batch winemaking facilities to many smaller producers I am able to create unique wines from their vineyards

BWM

Bacchus Wine Merchant is a well-known, respected, family-owned wine distribution company established in 2001 by Jo Newton who is still the Managing Director today.

Over the past 15 Years our tremendous growth has allowed us to expand our distribution into Queensland and Victoria. From humble beginnings, Jo ran the company from her spare bedroom in Cremorne, to now, with over 15 employees in 3 states.

Bacchus Wine Merchant prides itself on exceptional customer service and close relationships with our wineries, making Bacchus a successful and unique Distribution Company in a busy market.