Pinot Gris from New Zealand - Central Otago & Waitaki
Review Date : 28-May-2025
Bright, even, pale straw yellow. The nose is full, with aromas of Nashi pear, stonefruit, blossom and a touch of spice. Medium-full, aromas of Nashi pear entwined with peach, blossom, cinnamon and zest. The unctuous mouthfeel embraces the oily texture, flaunting bright fruit and delicate spice with the support of invigorating acidity, lending a dry, poised finish. This Pinot Gris is elegantly composed and textural with a refreshing drive. Match with mackerel and pork cheek croquettes over the next 5 years. Estate-grown fruit, lightly crushed then gently whole bunch pressed, free-run juice racked to stainless steel tanks fermented cool, the pressings and some free-run fermented at warmer temperatures in older French oak hogsheads (38%) using indigenous yeast. 14% alc, 5.4 g/l RS. 18.5+/20 pts (94 pts) May 2025 RRP $34
