2025 'Ex Nihilo' Pinot Gris

"With Gris I want to gain as much vibrancy & deliciousness as possible from this light red grape variety, half is whole bunch pressed to produce a textured white & the other half is destemmed for skin contact over a 3-10 days in small open fermenters to gain as much as I can from the fruit without getting too much drying tannins & phenolics. 

All of the wine is fermented & raised in various casks of 228, 300, 500, 600L 1500L formats, plus stainless, Left to rest for 9 months on full lees undisturbed, it’s then racked & estate bottled. A small amount of Sulphur added prior to bottling." 

- Owen Latta

About Owen Latta

Like a lot of winemakers Owen Latta was born into the wine industry after his parents purchased some land in 1970s that is now home to the Eastern Peake wine label. But unlike most winemakers Owen Latta completed his first vintage at just 15.

Owen now manages both LATTA and Eastern Peake winery with the
former being a chance to experiment with interesting grape varietals and exciting winemaking techniques.

He’s just as passionate about sustainable farming and improving soil health, always aiming to make a positive impact in the vineyard.

Through Eastern Peake and Latta Vino, Owen continues to craft wines that tell a story of place and time often pushing the boundaries with his innovative approach.