In the past I haven’t been very welcoming of sparkling pinot gris. Nothing’s wowed me until now. Winemaker Jane Cooper and her team at Matahiwi have clearly cottoned on to something because this snazzy sparkler captures the lovely nashi, quince and musky characters pinot gris is famous for, but in a lean, subtle way. There’s a light, pillowy, marshmallow texture to the mid-palate and it’s ultra-refreshing on the finish. A superb example.
