31-Oct-2018
There is no doubt that fine, unique minerally-expressive wines of wonderful character can be made in the limestone-rich soils of the Waitaki Valley. The problem for any producer in this relatively new vignoble in North Otago is to build sufficient economies of scale. Jim and Anne Jerram, and Jeff Sinnott of Ostler have recognised this from the start, so have expanded their area of influence to manage other vineyards in the Waitaki district over that of their own ‘Clos Ostler’. Here, I review the new 2018 Ostler Pinot Gris from a benevolent vintage in terms of fruit quality and good crop size. www.ostlerwine.co.nz
