Wairau River Pinot Gris

REGION: Marlborough, New Zealand

VARIETIES:Pinot Gris (92%) Chardonnay (6%) Gewürztraminer (2%)

VITICULTURE: Conventional

YEAR: 2022

ALCOHOL: 13.5%

INFO: Wairau river has some of the oldest Pinot Gris vines in New Zealand, planted in 1990. This trendy mineral influenced Marlborough white, captures the very essence of the regions clean and pure climate. Succulent ripe pear on the nose, with melon, apple and apricot flavours. Light lees ageing gives the palate some weight and a creamy texture without being cloying. A lingering finish complements the exotic spice and fleshy character, with well-integrated lemon notes.

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