Jean Biecher & Fils Reserve Pinot Gris 2018
- Light, aromatic
- Alsace
This is standout Alsatian pinot gris that delights in subtle complexity and fabulous flavour. The long, dry summers in this part of France allow for depth and nuance to build slowly over an endless ripening season. Look to find all the classic orchard-inspired flavours, with forest floor, honeyed beeswax and festive gingerbread notes creeping in too. Delicious stuff, and great for showing off your taste.Â
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Full price $27.00 from the producer 3 December 2019.
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Specs
- Region
- Alsace
- Vintage
- 2018
- Cellaring
- 2023
- Preservatives
- Sulphites
- Alcohol by Vol.
- ―
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Bottle Vol
- 750mL
- Blend Info
- 100% Pinot Gris
- Serving Temp.
- 7.0°C
Tasting
From the producer
Pinot Gris has a lovely yellow-gold or even amber colour. Nose :Generally less intense, yet with great aromatic complexity, Pinot Gris often develops distinctive smoky notes: aromas of forest floor, burnt vine shoots, mushrooms, moss, dried fruits, apricot, honey, beeswax, and gingerbread. Given its inherent discretion, Pinot Gris benefits from decanting a few moments before being served, in order for its complexity to be fully appreciated. Mouth :This is a noble wine that offers great substance, an admirable, lively roundness that tends toward a slightly sweet opulence, but always underpinned by delightful freshness. It is the balanced intensity that makes it so attractive.
The rules are there ain’t no rules, but here are some foods we think will work pretty well with this wine...
Goes with
Salt & pepper squid
Ingredients
- 3 (about 600g) large cleaned squid hoods
- 1L (4 cups) vegetable oil
- 40g (1/4 cup) plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 tsp Chinese five-spice
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- Lemon wedges and soy sauce with
- sliced fresh red chilli, to serve
Directions
- Use a sharp knife to cut through 1 side of each squid hood lengthways. Open out flat with inside surface facing up and score surface diagonally. Cut into 3.5cm squares and pat dry with paper towel.
- Heat the oil in a large wok over medium heat until it reaches 190°C on a confectionary/oil thermometer. (Or, add a 5cm cube of bread to the oil - it should turn light golden in 10 seconds.)
- Meanwhile, combine the flour, salt, pepper, Chinese five-spice and chilli in a medium bowl. Add the squid and toss gently to coat.
- Remove half of the squid from the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Add to the oil and cook, turning with a slotted metal spoon, for 2 minutes or until the squid just turns golden and curls. Use the slotted spoon to transfer the squid to a large plate lined with paper towel to drain. Reheat the oil in the wok to 190°C. Repeat with the remaining squid.
- Serve immediately with the lemon wedges and chilli soy sauce.