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| Pinot Gris | 
| The best known mutation of Pinot Noir and becoming increasingly popular both at home and abroad with new plantings regularly being made. The grapes are between grayish blue and brownish pink. They produce soft, gently scented wines with plentiful substance and colour. Accounts for 4% of white wine production in New Zealand.
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Other Recommended
Pinot Gris |
Blackenbrook Pinot Gris 2006
Anchorage Pinot Gris 2006
Amor Bendall Pinot Gris 2004
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Chard Farm Pinot Gris 2006 |
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The wine is very intense, with excellent concentration of those elusive stonefruit flavours. Some residual sweetness makes it all very seamless. |
| Winemakers Notes |
An early spring and warm summer
has been followed by a cooler, but sunny autumn. This helped to achieve an outstanding vintage, bursting with fruit.
The aroma is a heady perfume of pears, apricots, guava and wild honey. The wine is supple, weighty and full in the mouth. Sweet fruit flavours dominate on the long lingering finish.
A perfect accompaniment to food or just sipping and enjoying. |
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Lawson's Dry Hills Pinot Gris 2006 |
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Off-dry and full bodied in style this wine shows classical Pinot Gris varietal character. Pear, baked apple crumble and clove aromas are complimented by poached pear, quince and ginger flavours. The oak influence is subtle adding spice and sweet vanilla notes. The palate shows lovely weight with a big round mouthfeel and a long spicy finish. |
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Marlborough |
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Lawson's Dry Hills Wines Ltd |
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Matua Marlborough Pinot Gris 2004 |
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Hints of delicate pear and spice aromas are evident on the nose. The bright and fruity palate releases nuances of melon and citrus with a generous bite of nectarine. The finish is charmingly crisp and oily, with a touch of residual sugar |
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Marlborough |
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Matua Valley Wines Ltd |
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Pisa Range Estate Pinot Gris 2007 |
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Colour: Apple green
Bouquet: Spiced apricot and pear
Palate: Dry, textual, with savoury notes, creamy soft finish
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Central Otago |
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Pisa Range Estate Vineyard |
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The nose on this wine has delicate aromas of lime and citrus with a hint of floral perfume. The palate has crisp, stalky flavours that will soften in time. The finish is clean and dry. |
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Mt Difficulty Pinot Gris 2004 |
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This wine exhibits heady aromas of peach and nectarine. The palate displays crisp fruit in the same vein, while the mid palate is full, creamy and well textured. The wine has a luscious grapefruit drinven finish. This wine is an excellent alternative to Chardonnay. |
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Central Otago |
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Mt Difficulty Wines |
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Thornbury Marlborough Pinot Gris 2006 |
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The concentrated flavoursome Pinot Gris is pale straw in colour with green flecks. The wine shows ripe pear and soft stonefruit features with hints of citrus and spiced apple adding complexity. This wine is both opulent and mouthfilling with an extended mineral finish giving a wine with finesse and balance. Best enjoyed while at its freshest and most vibrant, drink this wine over the short term. |
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Marlborough |
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Thornbury Wines |
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