The Apostelhoeve Pinot Gris 2023 shows how far Dutch wine has come. This wine comes from the sunny slopes of the Sint-Pietersberg and combines ripe fruit with a striking freshness that you immediately recognise as Limburgian. It is not a heavy, ponderous Pinot Gris, but rather a wine that perfectly combines tension and elegance.
This is one of those wines that you pour and immediately understand why Apostelhoeve belongs to the absolute top of the Netherlands.
The vineyards are located on the southern slopes of the Sint-Pietersberg, one of the best wine locations in the Netherlands.
- South Limburg: the most leading wine region in the Netherlands.
- South-facing slopes: maximum sun hours for optimal ripening.
- Calcareous soils: provide freshness and minerality.
This combination results in a Pinot Gris with both ripeness and vibrancy.
Pinot Gris – Sint-Pietersberg
Pinot Gris is known for its full structure and ripe fruit notes, but here it takes on a fresher and more elegant style.
The grapes are carefully harvested and fermented at controlled temperatures to preserve the fruit and freshness. The vinification focuses on balance, ensuring that the wine remains both accessible and refined.
In the glass, the clear, pale golden colour immediately stands out. The aroma opens with ripe white fruit and subtle spiciness. On the palate, the wine is beautifully rounded, yet remains fresh and crisp enough to remain exciting. The balance between fruit and acidity ensures that it never becomes heavy, but rather invites another sip.
This is a Pinot Gris that shows how elegant and drinkable this grape can be.
Apostelhoeve is a family business and one of the pioneers of modern Dutch viticulture. Located on the Sint-Pietersberg in Maastricht, it was one of the first vineyards to put the Netherlands back on the wine map. Through years of experience and a focus on quality, Apostelhoeve today belongs to the absolute top of Dutch wine producers.
