2023 Maison Noir "In Sheep's Clothing" Pinot Grigio | Central Washington

The Wolf in the Vineyard

"To protect the sheep, you gotta catch the wolf, and it takes a wolf to catch a wolf."
— Alonzo Harris, Training Day

This is not your grandmother's Pinot Grigio. Maison Noir's 2023 "In Sheep's Clothing" from Central Washington's sun-drenched Wahluke Slope is a wolf dressed in white — deceptively approachable, quietly commanding. Stainless steel fermented to preserve every ounce of its natural vibrancy, this wine arrives with the confidence of someone who has nothing to prove and everything to offer.

Tasting Notes

• Aromas: Green apple, ripe pear, lemon zest, white flowers, wet stone
• Palate: Meyer lemon, ripe peach, honeysuckle, bright minerality
• Finish: Clean, mouthwatering acidity with a long, refreshing close
• Body: Light-to-medium, crisp, and lively

Winemaking Details

• Varietal: 100% Pinot Grigio
• Appellation: Wahluke Slope, Central Washington
• Vintage: 2023 — a temperate growing season with cooler-than-average temperatures, allowing slow, even ripening for vibrant acidity and expressive fruit
• Fermentation: 100% stainless steel — no oak, no compromise
• ABV: 13.5%
• Format: 750ml

The Winemaker: André Hueston Mack

André Hueston Mack is the rare kind of disruptor the wine world didn't know it needed. A former sommelier at The French Laundry and Per Se — two of America's most celebrated restaurants — Mack walked away from prestige to build something more powerful: a wine brand rooted in culture, accessibility, and unapologetic individuality.

He founded Maison Noir Wines to democratize fine wine without diluting it. The result? Bottles that belong on the table of a Michelin-starred dinner and a Friday night with friends — simultaneously. His labels are as bold as his philosophy, blending street culture with Old World craft.

Beyond the bottle, Mack is the author of 99 Bottles: A Black Sheep's Guide to Life-Changing Wines and host of Bon Appétit's "World of Wine" — expanding his mission to make wine engaging and accessible for everyone.

"You don't have to wear an ascot to drink my wine. You're an expert in your own taste."
— André Hueston Mack

Perfect Pairings

Oysters on the half shell, lemon-herb roasted chicken, sushi, goat cheese flatbread, or simply — a long afternoon with good company.

Why The Wine Concierge Carries This Wine

We curate wines from diverse, underrepresented winemakers who are rewriting the rules of the industry. André Hueston Mack and Maison Noir Wines represent exactly the kind of bold, boundary-breaking vision we champion. This is wine with a story worth telling — and a glass worth pouring.