Hand-picked in a coastal vineyard and 50 per cent barrel-fermented, the 2010 vintage (4*) is a fresh, richly scented, dryish wine (4.5 grams/litre of residual sugar), with ripe stone-fruit flavours showing some oak/lees-aging complexity, and very good vibrancy, harmony and length.
Details
Type: White Wines
Variety: Pinot Gris
Vintage: 2010
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★ – 4 Stars
Price: $25 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: AV
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.