The 2016 won a gold medal at the 2017 NZ International Wine Show because it seduced the judges with its nashi and nectarine nuances, prickly, sexy texture, sweet, ripe perfume and cleansing length of flavour. I reckon this new version is just as delicious. Made by the dangerously talented (and not shabby looking) Dave Clouston, this gris has a lovely mouthfilling texture and apple-like freshness on the finish. It’s gumnumbingly good with roast duck, lychee and mint salad.
