Clearview’s first Pinot Gris, the 2011 vintage (3*), was hand-picked at Haumoana and made in a slightly off-dry style (6 grams/litre of residual sugar). Gentle pear and spice aromas lead into a fresh, mouthfilling wine with ripe peach, spice and slight apricot flavours, showing good depth.
Details
Type: White Wines
Variety: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2011
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★ – 3 Stars
Price: $26 NZD
Sweetness: MED/DRY
Value for Money: –V
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2013
The overall rating for quality is Tentative, as Michael has only reviewed a small number of vintages of this particular wine.