Palate: Bright, even, pale straw yellow with some depth. The nose is full, with aromas of Nashi pear, citrus, honeysuckle and pollen. Medium-bodied, dry to taste, aromas of Nashi pear, clementine, honeysuckle, pollen and subtle white spice. The fruit is pure with clarity, supported by fresh acidity and floral lift. Silky-textured phenolics adorn the mouthfeel and lend an elegant, long finish. Match with whitefish and dim sum over the next 3+ years. Small-batch fermentation in stainless steel tanks, cool-fermented to 13% alc. 18.5+/20 pts (94 pts) Aug 2026 RRP $35
93 pts - Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot)Pinot Gris that is almost unrecognisable in comparison to so many of the wishy-washy efforts available today. This is from the Alexandra sub-region of Central Otago. Deep yellow gold in colour, we have notes of stone fruits, pears, green apples and orange rind on the nose. There is even a flick of a peppery character and some smoky whiskey notes. Good power and force throughout, the wine has impressive length. If anyone, blind tasting this wine, gave a nod to Alsace they should not feel too embarrassed. A full throttle Pinot Gris which will provide pleasure for the next five to six years.
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