2023 Konpira Maru Pan Opticon Riesling Pinot Gris

Konpira Maru |Whitlands |Riesling Blends
A Riesling, Gris, Gewurztraminer blend by the irreverent duo at Konpira Maru.

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The name Panopticon (the all seeing eye), was inspired by a visit to Dublin's Kilmainham Gaol — a symbol of Ireland's fight for independence — Which made the KM boys reflect on the timeless struggle for freedom and hence forth create this free-wheeling blend.

Blended from Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer grapes grown on the Merkel Vineyard, perched in the scenic ridges leading to Mount Bellevue in Whitlands, this wine offers a wild kaleidoscope of aromatics and flavours.

Tropical acidity first and foremost, featuring notes of dried apple, pineapple, and hints of paw paw and apricot. It's fruity and frivolous - not unlike it's makers, really...

Tropical acid! Imagine all of the fruit components of a scroggin (no chocolate/no nuts); dried apple, pineapple, a bit of paw paw and some sharp apricot. Then throw in some electric acidity, not sour acid. The yummy, saliva inducing acid. Literally impossible to drink a bottle in more than 20 minutes(by yourself) excepting some sort of epic tantric mind control.

This Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer field blend is from the Merkel Vineyard that straddles the ridge (~550m above sea level) running up to Mount Bellevue on a forgotten outpost of Whitlands, scythed off by the erosive action of the mighty Boggy Creek that runs between them. A glorious spot featuring panoramic views of the valleys surrounding it, it is quite the breathtaking vantage point, and a lovely spot to grow grapes.

Panopticon, the all seeing eye, seemed appropriate, not only topographically but philosophically, for this is a wild area of true pioneers with more than their fair share of a rebellious streak. This was a term we first encountered at Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin, a site of the incarceration of many an Irish patriot seeking independence, and the scene of the strike of 1923 that would influence so many to come. People making a stand for the future, what an awe-inspiring tale.

So we raise a glass of Panopticon and ponder the people doing their bit to protect some small sense of liberty and all those desperate to stop them.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type White
Variety Riesling Blends
Country Australia
Region Whitlands
Australian State VIC
Feature Natural/Lo-Fi
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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