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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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Chard Farm Pinot Gris 2006
Chard Farm Pinot Gris 2006
Wine Description
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.
Region: Central Otago
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Lawson's Dry Hills Pinot Gris 2006
Tasting Note: 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.
Region: Marlborough
Winery: Lawson's Dry Hills Wines Ltd
Pisa Range Estate Pinot Gris 2007
Tasting Note: Colour: Apple green

Bouquet: Spiced apricot and pear

Palate: Dry, textual, with savoury notes, creamy soft finish
Region: Central Otago
Winery: Pisa Range Estate Vineyard
RatingRatingRatingRatingThis is a Consumers Choice Wine 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.
Matua Marlborough Pinot Gris 2004
Tasting Note: 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
Region: Marlborough
Winery: Matua Valley Wines Ltd
Rockburn Pinot Gris 2007
Tasting Note: Bright stonefruit aromas herald a vibrantly fruity palate, layered over a creamy, rich and supple mouthfeel. A firm backbone of acid leads into very long, crisp finish which complements salmon and other seafood or Asian-spiced dishes, yet can be enjoyed with a wide range of meals.
Region: Central Otago
Winery: Rockburn
Thornbury Marlborough Pinot Gris 2006
Tasting Note: 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.
Region: Marlborough
Winery: Thornbury Wines
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Omaka Springs Estates Pinot Gris 2007
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Johner Estate Pinot Gris 2007
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