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Pinot Gris

Bright, generous, and made for sharing. Ripe pear and peach lead the way, with a soft almond-meal note and a touch of creaminess. Textured, lively, and gently off-dry.

This is Pinot Gris with real charm. Fruit from Marlborough and Waipara brings juicy pear and peach, lifted aromatics, and a calm, creamy edge. A hint of subtle spice carries into a fresh, off-dry finish that keeps you coming back for another sip.

The 2023/24 season shifted into an El Niño-driven pattern, bringing dryness to the east of New Zealand. Early frosts and tricky flowering in both regions reduced yields, but near-perfect autumn harvest conditions delivered fruit with purity, concentration, and balance.

In the winery, we build a short skin contact, then ferment in stainless steel using select aromatic yeasts to dial up intensity. We stop the ferment early to keep a small amount of natural sugar, balancing the acidity and setting that off-dry style. A short time on lees adds mouthfeel, then we blend and bottle.

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Reviews

Sam KimWine Orbit

"Delightfully ripe and inviting, the bouquet shows apricot, fresh pear, white floral and lemon peel aromas, leading to a succulent palate displaying elegant weight and rounded mouthfeel. It's juicy and flavoursome with a lingering silky finish."

Decanter World Wine Awards

"A fruity, modern style with some floral and tropical aromatic notes and a hint of spice in the mouth. Nice viscous finish."

Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2018Customer

"Champion Pinot Gris Trophy Winner: Mid straw colour with the aroma brimming of ripe pear and citrus notes. An harmonious palate, honeydew and pears predominate with lovely citrus and acidity completing the finish. Well textured and lingering."

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