Sneak Peek into the 2010 Borealis

The months of January and February can be a little slow for some wineries, particularly those that focus on Pinot production, nurturing their barrels in a cozy cellar while the winter months drift on.

However, here at Montinore, January and February are busy, with a grand focus on getting some of our freshly produced whites ready for a prompt March bottling.

What’s the big deal in getting white wine ready for bottling you may wonder? Well, since the inception of our attractive ‘Northern Whites’ blend called Borealis came about in 2008, we have to get creative at an early stage, usually in early December, starting with preliminary blending sessions between the four varieties that contribute to the blend, namely Muller Thurgau, Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris.