The 2023 Oak­en­shield Pinot Gri­gio is a radi­ant expres­sion of a per­fect vin­tage. After a long, cool spring and mild sum­mer, our vines pro­duced a beau­ti­ful­ly abun­dant and fla­vor­ful crop from our organ­i­cal­ly cer­ti­fied Estate Whale Rock Vine­yard. This wine is one of the first we pick each year, offer­ing a bright glimpse of the har­vest’s promise. As a spe­cial bot­tling from our founders, the Oak­en­shield label was cre­at­ed to cel­e­brate the spir­it of the good life, mak­ing this the per­fect wine to share when hon­or­ing friends and family.

True to its Ital­ian inspi­ra­tion, this Pinot Gri­gio is craft­ed for pure fresh­ness. A slow, cool fer­men­ta­tion in stain­less steel pre­serves the grape’s vibrant char­ac­ter, reveal­ing invit­ing aro­mas of mel­on, cit­rus, and hon­ey­suck­le. The palate is delight­ful­ly crisp and fruity, show­cas­ing notes of green apple, agave, and a unique hint of lemon bar that leads into a bright, clean fin­ish. It is a beau­ti­ful­ly bal­anced wine, ide­al for pair­ing with light pas­tas and fresh seafood, or sim­ply enjoy­ing on a warm Tem­ple­ton afternoon.