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Ricca Terra 'Bronco Buster' Pinot Gris Blend 2023
Grape Type Pronunciation: "pee-noh gree"
Primary flavours
Apple
Lemon
Lime
Nectarine
White Fruit
Almonds
Ginger
Honey
Details
Winemaker Ash Ratcliff was a horseman in another life where gaining trust and investing time in a horse pays off. This unique white wine is a nod to his family's investment in alternative varieties, with a blend of Pinot Gris, Fiano & Vermentino that delivers both juicy pear and stonefruit but with an airy sort of freshness to it.

Good things come to those who wait and for sure Ashley & Holly Ratcliff, the couple behind Ricca Terra have spent some time to create their own wines. During decades of work in the Industry, Ashley picked up the Best Viticulturist award one year. So basically if you’re a grape in Australia you want to be grown by Ashley. With an eye for sustainability the couple have planted and purchased in Barmera in South Australia. The Riverland is an area that gets lots of sun but not much rain; many of the vineyards are irrigated heavily. With pressure on water supply in Australia they have identified grapes that work best in warmer, mediterranean climates that demand less water. Plantings of Nero d’Avola, Vermentino and so on are planted over their ten different sites to create their unique and interesting wines. Understanding of climate and marrying the vineyards to the best possible grape varieties while reducing water demand they hope to create some of the best vineyards in Australia.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Riverland
country
Australia
Grape type
Pinot Gris
Wine Maker
Ricca Terra
Alcohol
12.2%
Vintage
2023
Cellar period
3-5 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Sustainably Made
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
State
SA
collection
Pairing guide
This crisp and aromatic white blend delivers plenty of juiciness without losing freshness, resulting in a wine that will pair with all sorts of dishes. It's easy to see this working with risotto, fried rice, and other classic rice dishes, even with a bit of spice added to the mix. Filipino or Vietnamese spiced chicken and other fragrant chicken, turkey or even tofu choices would be a great pairing for this white wine, too, especially as the juicy fruit really adds an extra layer of generosity to any spicy or herby dish. You'll also want to drink this white ice cold to really keep it feeling bright and refreshing.
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Food
Raw Fish
White Meat
Seafood
Tastes
Light
Moods
Always A Winner
Seasons
Summer
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Riverland, Australia
Located in the heart of South Australia, the Riverland wine region is a tropical paradise for wine lovers. The region was formerly known for its traditional wines, particularly Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Grenache as well as its abundance of sunshine and beautiful scenery. In the last few years it's added a raft of Mediterranean varieties to its charm - think Fiano and Nero d'Avola. The warm climate and fertile soils of the Riverland make it a perfect place for grape growing, and the wines produced there are bursting with flavour. So why not explore the wines of the Riverland and discover a new favourite?
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