Neudorf Moutere Pinot Gris 2011 $30 I love the crushed seashell-like minerality which carries the classic white peach, nashi pear and quince characters across the palate. It’s a clean, juicy wine with a hint of japonica on the finish which lingers with a tasty, tangy texture. www.neudorf.co.nz
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Waimea Nelson Pinot Gris 2011
Waimea Nelson Pinot Gris 2011 $19 Hallmark apple and pear characters on both the nose and palate makes this a reasonably pleasant pinot gris, however a hint of extra warmth sneaking through on the finish tends to dull the fruit.
Lake Forsyth Banks Peninsula Pinot Gris 2009
Lake Forsyth Banks Peninsula Pinot Gris 2009 $32 I really like this style of pinot gris. It manages that delicious balance between the dry and mineral notes on the nose and palate and the rich, white peach and quince flavours in the mouth. There’s a lovely creamy layer of complexity which adds depth and dimension … Read More
Waipara Hills Equinox Pinot Gris 2011
Waipara Hills Equinox Pinot Gris 2011 ($27) has classic fresh-cut pear and quince aromas and an incredibly concentrated burst of white peach and spicy pear flavours in the mouth. It’s a great example and dangerously drinkable.
Neudorf Maggie’s Block Nelson Pinot Gris 2011
Neudorf Maggie’s Block Nelson Pinot Gris 2011 $26 If you’re a fan of dry Pinot Gris then fret no further. Perfumed with vibrant, clean pear and quince flavours, this Nelson wine, grown at their Balquhidder vineyard at Brightwater washes over the palate with juicy generosity and leaves a hint of oily texture. Excellent length of … Read More