Alpine Valley and Maui Waipara Pinot Gris 2013

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• Alpine Valley Waipara Pinot Gris 2013
  Pinot Gris from New Zealand - Canterbury & Waipara

  Review Date : 03-Oct-2013

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Bright, pale straw colour with slight green hues, near colourless on rim. The bouquet is fresh ans upfront with bold and well- concentrated aromas of aromatic pear fruit, exotic florals, fermentation esters and honeysuckle. Dry to taste, light and tightly bound flavours of esters and exotic florals form a core with subtle richness. The mouthfeel is crisp, brisk and racy with steely acidity and a little phenolic texture that leads to a light, dry finish. This dry Pinot Gris has a bold, aromatic bouquet and a tight and racy palate with exotic aromatics. Match with Middle Eastern influenced cuisine over the next 2-3 years. 94% Waipara and 6% Marlborough fruit, cool-fermented in stainless-steel to 12.5% alc. and 5 g/L RS. 16.5+/20 Oct 2013 RRP $15.95
• Maui Waipara Pinot Gris 2013
  Pinot Gris from New Zealand - Canterbury & Waipara

  Review Date : 03-Oct-2013

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Waipara fruit cool-fermented in stainless-steel to 13.0% alc. and 5.5 g/L RS. Bright, pale straw-yellow colour with some lemon-green hues. This has a delicate, refined and elegantly presented nose with gently interwoven aromas of white stonefruits, pears and exotic florals, with some ethereal musk and honied notes. Dry to taste and medium-light bodied, delicate flavours of florals, stonefruits and honey unfold on the palate. Soft textures, discreet acidity and detail are the features, and the flavours carry through to a light, lingering finish with lifted floral nuances. This is a subtle and detailed aromatic, dry Pinot Gris with exotic florals nuances. Serve as an aperitif and with Thai or Japanese cuisine over the next 3+ years. 17.5/20 Oct 2013 RRP $17.95