Artefact 11 Maiden Harvest Pinot Gris
Artefact 11 Maiden Harvest Pinot Gris
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Artelium — Artefact 11 Maiden Harvest Pinot Gris
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Artelium
Artelium is an English wine producer founded by Julie Bretland and Mark Collins with the vision to craft exceptional wines while promoting art and craftsmanship. The winery sees itself not only as a winemaking business, but as a place where creativity, craftsmanship, and collaboration come together. The couple has joined forces with well-known winemakers Dermot Sugrue and Owen Elias to bring their vision to life, with a focus on producing outstanding still and sparkling wines that reflect the character of each vintage and each vineyard parcel.
Artelium’s philosophy is defined by an innovative approach that values the freedom of England’s wine regions, unrestrained by the traditional rules of the Old World. This allows the winemakers to develop forward-looking wine styles and fully unleash their creativity. The winery grows classic grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, as well as PIWI varieties (fungus-resistant vines) to meet its commitment to sustainability. In addition to wine production, Artelium is also a cultural hub, offering art exhibitions, wine seminars, workshops, and other events to bring the community together and celebrate the connection between wine and art.
Artelium’s terroir spans two vineyards in Sussex. The larger Madehurst Vineyard covers 45 acres and is located within the South Downs National Park. This site is rich in chalky soils, which are ideal for producing high-quality sparkling wines. Planting took place in 2019 and 2020, and the first vintage was produced in 2022. The Streat Vineyard extends across 20 acres with clay soils and a similar variety of grape types. These two locations offer different growing conditions, giving the winemakers the opportunity to create expressive wines that reflect the character of each vineyard. Artelium uses a blend of Champagne, Burgundy, and Alsace clones to create both still and sparkling wines with a unique character.
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The Artefact #11 Pinot Gris shows expressive, inviting aromatics, with ripe peach and golden apple up front, complemented by a warm, nutty spice and subtle hints of pastry. On the palate the wine is buttery and structured, yet simultaneously fresh thanks to a clear citrus brightness and light floral notes. The fruit spectrum reaches pineapple, honeyed lemon and coconut, before a touch of almonds fades into a long, elegant finish. Overall the wine offers a balanced harmony of richness, fruit and freshness, which clearly reflects its origin and the first harvest from the Madehurst vineyard.

Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris has a distinctive, rather subtly aromatic character with notes of pear, ripe apple and yellow stone fruit, occasionally complemented by nutty nuances. It typically has moderate acidity and a smooth to full-bodied structure. Tannin plays little role in classic white winemaking; however, longer skin contact can lend a noticeably bitter structure.
The grape variety is particularly widespread in Alsace, in Northern Italy and in Baden and the Palatinate. Depending on its origin and ageing, its style ranges from light, fresh and dry to full-bodied and creamy; off-dry and sweet versions are also available. In the glass, it usually shows a pale straw-yellow to golden-yellow colour, with skin contact sometimes giving it a copper hue.
As a food pairing, Pinot Gris goes well with vegetable dishes, fish, white meat or mild cheese.
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