Antiquum Farm "Daisy" Pinot Gris 2023

"Daisy" 2023 is a captivating wine that reflects both the spirit of Antiiquum Farm and the unexpected serendipity of a chicken-driven vineyard revolution. Shimmering with a pale green-gold hue and bursting with bright citrus—lemon verbena and melon, this vintage is beautifully grounded by a mineral core and subtle notes of honeycomb, lilacs, and freshly cut hay. The nose presents precise aromatics with notes of citrus zest, ginger, ocean spray, jasmine, and white peach. On the palate, it balances power with finesse, offering intricate, voluptuously layered texture, a crisp, finely tuned acidity and a mouthwatering, infinite finish, striking a razor’s edge balance between complex texture, freshness, and depth.

A delicate yet full-bodied wine, it was crafted with spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel and neutral oak, allowing the fruit's natural complexity to shine through. The result is a wine that invites exploration, with depth and freshness that promise both immediate pleasure and future rewards.

The vintner's daughter, Daisy, has a ferocious passion for chickens. When she was five, her burgeoning flock escaped and overran the vineyard. This happy accident became a defining moment for the family's farming, as they embraced the hens' natural inclination to scratch out weeds and balance insect populations. Now the farm practices what they call "grazing-based viticulture," in which a very specific and complementary sequence of farm animals is used to simultaneously weed and fertilize the vineyard, contributing to and enhancing its biodiversity and terrior.