This Pinot Gris from New Zealand is just the thing to give Sauvignon Blanc a run for its money and we’re sure you’ll a-gris with us. It’s made by the environmentally conscious Peter Yealands, a man who’s so connected to the sustainable process in the vineyards that he encourages the natives birds to hang out and snack on the grapes.
Like all the best Pinot Gris this is richly textured with a slightly oily mouthfeel and flavours of spiced pear and caramel. It’s all the better for being chilled then served with some mild Asian food.
Accolades and Awards:
2014 Vintage
Jeremy Pringle: Aromas, flavours and texture are appealing. Nashi pear, lemon, leatherwood honey and spice. A touch of oiliness in the mouth is quickly tidied up by the acidity. A smidgen of residual sugar to go with fruit sweetness. It lacks intensity, conviction and length but I can’t see its target audience caring in the slightest.
Michael Cooper, Winestate: Very lively, with mouthfilling body and slightly sweet, fresh, vibrant peach, pear and lychee flavours, showing very good delicacy, harmony and depth.
