Scout Marlborough Pinot Gris 2019

7 July 2020By Yvonne

$30 Supernice, apple-injected pinot gris from Marlborough that boasts incredible lift and spice on the nose and a really clean, textural, weighty mouthfeel. Nicely done by young winemaking team Sarah Adamson and Greg Lane and the groovy label art is done by Michelle Lane, who works over in Adelaide and Kangaroo Island – she’s also … Read More

Famille Hugel Classic Alsace Pinot Gris 2017

30 June 2020By Yvonne

Famille Hugel Classic Alsace Pinot Gris 2017 $42.99 Prior to 2017 this iconic Alsace producer (based in Riquewihr) was known as Hugel et Fils, however the Hugel family opted to start referring to their company as Famille Hugel, to acknowledge the incredible 13 generations of family winemaking since it was founded in 1639.  1639! Their … Read More

Lime Rock Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2019

24 June 2020By Yvonne

Lime Rock Central Hawke’s Bay Pinot Gris 2019 $20 Looking for a dry-style pinot gris that still packs a punch of richness, elegance and all-round excellence?  Then you’ve come to the right cul-de-sac friend, because Rosie Butler and Rodger Tynan of Tikokino have created all that in spades. Rich stonefruit notes overlap with classic apple … Read More

Matahiwi Estate ME Wairarapa Pinot Gris 2020

20 June 2020By Yvonne

Matahiwi Estate ME Wairarapa Pinot Gris 2020 $13 If you’re looking for a burst of sweet florals, peachy punch, apple, pear and yellow plum notes – then the tribe has spoken!  No frills, fresh and fabulous, this is a dangerously sippable, neat-as-a-pin, plucky little pinot gris that’ll wow the crowds. http://www.matahiwi.co.nz

Brightwater Gravels Nelson Pinot Gris 2019

18 June 2020By Yvonne

Brightwater Gravels Nelson Pinot Gris 2019 $18 Nelson is well and truly living up to it’s name as the aromatics capital of the country with this crisp little pony of a pinot gris.  Pear-packed and backed up with apple and nashi niceness, it’s got ‘crowd pleaser’ ,’spring wedding’ and ‘classy-if-there-is-such-a-thing 21st birthday party’ written all … Read More

McArthur Ridge Falls Dam Central Otago Pinot Gris 2019

18 June 2020By Yvonne

McArthur Ridge Falls Dam Central Otago Pinot Gris 2019 $20 Classic Central Otago pinot gris here folks, all zesty pear and apple, and it nicely nunchucks you around the face with nashi pear, strudel spices, clean acidity and springy textures.  Lush, plush and perky to sip, it deserves to be chilled down and enjoyed with … Read More

Joseph Cattin Alsace Grand Cru Hatschbourg Pinot Gris 2012

14 May 2020By Yvonne

Joseph Cattin Alsace Grand Cru Hatschbourg Pinot Gris 2012 ($40approx) Having a side-hustle was a thing even back in the early1700’s when young François Cattin moonlighted as a winemaker to supplement his job as a builder (back then they weren’t in such high demand). The Hatschbourg vineyard itself dates back to the 16th century! Eleven … Read More

Hawkshead Central Otago Pinot Gris 2019

14 May 2020By Yvonne

Hawkshead Central Otago Pinot Gris 2019 $29 William Swainson, Fellow of the Royal Society was a natural history scholar, a naturalist who arrived in New Zealand in 1841 and Hawkshead was the name of his first home here.  He shouldn’t be confused with a ‘naturist’ which is someone who prefers nudity wherever possible. Although what … Read More

Gibbston Valley School House Central Otago Pinot Gris 2019

12 May 2020By Yvonne

Gibbston Valley School House Central Otago Pinot Gris 2019 $39 I have been literally hopping from foot to foot waiting for this new vintage to be let out the gate from the good folk at Gibbston Valley – and believe me the wait was worth wearing holes in my shoes and the double knee replacement.  … Read More

Zephyr Marlborough Pinot Gris 2019

11 May 2020By Yvonne

Zephyr Marlborough Pinot Gris 2019 $23 With its soft, rose-gold hue, quince, 5-spice and fresh pear aromatics and its zesty, perky mid-palate, it’s a beautifully balanced, fresh and frisky style of pinot gris that’ll have the whole table buzzing from the first pour (that’s if you’re up for sharing it).  Clean, perky and heaving with … Read More