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Loose Rein Pinot Gris
- Volume
- 750ml
- Vintage
- 2023
- ABV
- 12%
£19.00
Member Price: £15.20
LOOSE REIN · RACING TERM · KENT PINOT GRIS
Named after the horse-riding term “loose rein”, when a jockey holds the reins loosely and allows the horse to move naturally rather than dictating every step, this Pinot Gris reflects exactly that philosophy. Yotes Court gave winemaker Nick Lane complete freedom over the direction and style of the wine, resulting in a beautifully balanced English Pinot Gris with ripe pear and white pepper on the nose, generous stone-fruit character and a silky, mouth-filling texture. The 2023 vintage brings a gentle richness and subtle toasted-oat character to the finish, creating a wine that sits beautifully between the richer, rounder style of Alsace and the lighter freshness of northern Italian Pinot Grigio.
A beautifully balanced English Pinot Gris — with the freedom to let the fruit lead the way.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance
- Pale straw gold, bright and clear in the glass.
- Nose
- Ripe pear and white pepper, with delicate spring-flower character and a subtle hint of toasted grain.
- Palate
- Silky and mouth-filling, with generous stone-fruit flavours, rounded texture and a beautifully fresh dry finish.
- Finish
- Long and gently savoury, with toasted-oat character lingering alongside ripe fruit and refreshing acidity.
Perfect For
- Suggested Dishes
- Beautiful with butternut squash risotto, creamy seafood pasta, roast chicken or lightly spiced Asian dishes.
- Suggested Occasions
- Perfect for a long lunch, dinner with friends or those occasions when you want a white wine with a little more texture and personality.
- Suggested Sporting Occasions
- A natural companion to a day at the races, a summer afternoon watching the racing or a relaxed post-race dinner.
Details
- Style
- Dry, still English Pinot Gris
- Country
- England
- Region
- Kent
- Appellation
- Kent
- Producer
- Yotes Court Vineyard
- Vineyard
- Yotes Court Vineyard, Mereworth, Kent
- Grape Variety
- 100% Pinot Gris
- Closure
- Screwcap
- Drinking Window
- 2024–2027
- Serving Temp
- 9–11°C
- Decanting Advice
- Not required; allow 10–15 minutes in the glass to open
- Cellaring Potential
- Best enjoyed over the next 2–3 years
- Oak/Cask Ageing
- Gentle use of seasoned French oak / subtle oak influence
Awards & Medals
Silver Medal — WineGB Awards 2022 (2021 vintage); 17/20 — Jancis Robinson, Tamlyn Currin (2021 vintage).
“Such a lovely textured white — much more interesting than a typical Pinot Grigio, with ripe pear, stone fruit and a lovely savoury finish. It has enough richness for food but remains beautifully fresh.” - El T-G
17/20 — Jancis Robinson, Tamlyn Currin (2021 vintage), praising the wine as a highly promising expression from Yotes Court's young vines.