2026 Prue's Verjus

Eden Valley

Non-alcoholic

Pale gold with green hues. Fragrant aromas of lemon blossom, citrus zest and fresh lime are complemented by white peach, Granny Smith apple and yellow grapefruit. An intense citrus palate is layered with lemongrass and guava, supported by crisp, mineral acidity for a refreshing finish.

$20.00
$20.00
Pale gold with green hues. Fragrant aromas of lemon blossom, citrus zest and fresh lime are complemented by white pea...

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BACKGROUND

Prue's Verjus is a crisp and zesty, freshly pressed grape juice made from a premium selection of unfermented green Eden Valley grapes, meaning that it is free from alcohol. Semillon enhances the aromatic quality and food-friendly flavours of the verjus, while grenache and counoise contribute textural complexity.

After opening, refrigerate and consume within 2 months.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Varieties: 63% Riesling, 36% Semillon and 1% Grenache

Harvest Date: 24 - 26 February

Alcohol: 0%

Vintage Rating: Great vintage

Maturation: The grapes are handpicked at veraison (the onset of colouring in grapes) when they are starting to develop flavour but still have high acidity, and sugars are only around 10%. After pressing, the juice is cold settledand sterilefiltered into the bottle.

Cellaring Potential: Drink now

VINTAGE

The lead up to the 2026 season was shaped by below average rainfall with a warm spring resulting in even budburst and strong early shoot growth. Above-averagerainfall through late October and November sustained vine growth, although a severefrost event on 12 November caused some damage across the region. A cooler end to spring delayed flowering by one to two weeks later than average,avoiding the earlier frost event and much of the late spring rainfall. A mild, dry start to summer saw two weeks of 40°C heatwavesduring January, however careful vineyard managementprotectedthe fruit through the extremeconditions. Eden Valley received two significant rain events in the lead up to harvest, with more than 90mm of rain falling between 28 February and 11 March, resulting in some berry split. Fortunately, the warmer weatherthat followed caused the split berries to shrivel, allowing them to be optically sorted at the winery. Vintage began in late February, delivering moderateyields of very good quality with excellentvarietalexpression.

TASTING NOTES

Prue's Verjus is a crisp and zesty, freshly pressed grape juice made from a premium selection of unfermented green Eden Valley grapes, meaning that it is free from alcohol. Semillon enhances the aromatic quality and food-friendly flavours of the verjus, while grenache and counoise contribute textural complexity.

After opening, refrigerate and consume within 2 months.

Varieties: 63% Riesling, 36% Semillon and 1% Grenache

Harvest Date: 24 - 26 February

Alcohol: 0%

Vintage Rating: Great vintage

Maturation: The grapes are handpicked at veraison (the onset of colouring in grapes) when they are starting to develop flavour but still have high acidity, and sugars are only around 10%. After pressing, the juice is cold settledand sterilefiltered into the bottle.

Cellaring Potential: Drink now

The lead up to the 2026 season was shaped by below average rainfall with a warm spring resulting in even budburst and strong early shoot growth. Above-averagerainfall through late October and November sustained vine growth, although a severefrost event on 12 November caused some damage across the region. A cooler end to spring delayed flowering by one to two weeks later than average,avoiding the earlier frost event and much of the late spring rainfall. A mild, dry start to summer saw two weeks of 40°C heatwavesduring January, however careful vineyard managementprotectedthe fruit through the extremeconditions. Eden Valley received two significant rain events in the lead up to harvest, with more than 90mm of rain falling between 28 February and 11 March, resulting in some berry split. Fortunately, the warmer weatherthat followed caused the split berries to shrivel, allowing them to be optically sorted at the winery. Vintage began in late February, delivering moderateyields of very good quality with excellentvarietalexpression.