"of enduring texture and flavour which is delicious to drink in so many situations"

A nose of rich pear and peach with a hint of lily of the valley and light spice. Totally luxurious wine – a very classy movement across the palate with a flick of phenolics to refresh. The wine is texturally interesting – there is a counterpoint between silk and a lightly grainy texture reminiscent of feijoa This wine walks the tightrope of richness without putting a
food wrong - never blowsy or showy but rather a wine of enduring texture and flavour which is delicious to drink in so many situations.

Alone, with light Asian spiced foods. Great with cheese and it handles rich meats with ease.

New Zealand Pinot Gris has moved past the days of simplicity and sweetness – it now... Read more »

"richly textured and luscious showing both excellent weight and length"

This wine has a rich complex nose with aromas of baked pear and quince. The palate unfurls with a delicate texture finishing with hints of caramelized stone fruit and shortbread. The wine is richly textured and luscious showing both excellent weight and length, best savoured with spontaneity and deep belly laughs.

Hand tended in small batches from wine to bottle, low crops and ultra ripe fruit are ultilised to produce premium wine that has become renowned for exhibiting intense fruit characteristics and classical elegance.

Wairau River produces wines exclusively sourced from our family estate vineyards first established in 1978 by Phil and Chris Rose.

"refreshing and flavoursome and not at all cloying"

The 2011 has touches of cinnamon, spice and canned apricot from the St Helena clone and more subtle characters of peach, pear and chalk from the GM clone. The wine has a balance of natural sugar, acid, tannin and a lifted spritz on the palate which gives the wine liveliness. Although it is a relatively sweet wine the balance of the key elements means the wine is refreshing and flavoursome and not at all cloying.

Ponui Island is located to the south east of Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf. It is here that we have chosen to grow Pinot Gris where cool sea breezes temper the south facing slopes. Made up of two distinctly diff erent clones; our GM clone which is picked relatively early and the St Helena clone which we hang out as long as possible on... Read more »

"Medium-bodied with ripe pear and apricot flavours and a touch of spice"

Pure Silver Medal: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2011

Lifted notes of pear and apricot, supported by underlying bread-crust and marzipan with delicate floral notes. A medium-bodied wine with a refreshing and full palate showing ripe pear and apricot along with a touch of spice. Excellent balance with a long lingering finish.

Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Grapes were originally supplied to local wine companies; however a desire to extend the quality achieved in the vineyard through to the finished wine led to the establishment of Saint... Read more »

"YEAR IN YEAR OUT NZ'S MOST AWARDED PINOT GRIS"

Blue-Gold Medal: Sydney Top 100 International Wine Competition.

The stoney soil this fruit has come from has given a mineral edge to this otherwise succulent wine. The off dry palate is packed with pure fruit, nashi pear and white peach. The finish is both clean and long. Sip with summer salads, spicy Asian dishes or partner with creamy sauces.

From the first vintage release of a trophy-winning Sauvignon Blanc in 1997, Waimea Estates has attracted attention. Bob Campbell MW commented early on: “I am profoundly impressed by the overall quality of the wines – this is clearly a winery worth watching.”

"PRODUCED BY THE WORLD’S FIRST carboNZero Cert TM CERTIFIED WINERY"

4.5 STARS (90/100 points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Very appealing on the nose displaying ripe peach, floral, pineapple and a hint of spice characters. The palate is juicy and generous with lovely fruit intensity and a touch of sweetness, which is well balanced by the bright acidity. A beautifully expressed Pinot Gris with lots of tasty flavours. At its best: now to 2014

Bouquet:  Fragrant aromas of passionfruit and pineapple, with musky Turkish delight notes.

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Ripe pear, quince paste, fresh hay and ginger 

2011 was an exceptional season for Waipara Valley Pinot Gris with an early flower set and cool, dry ripening season. Ripe pear, quince paste, fresh hay and ginger aromatics lead to a dry and structured palate showing great weight and texture. Serve lightly chilled. Winemakers Notes

It's the extreme natural environments of the mountains, hills and valleys of the South Island that gives the wines of Waipara Hills its intensity, character and complexity - multi-award winning wine that expresses the true soul of the south. At Waipara Hills our philosophy is simple. It's about allowing the characteristics of each season's fruit to shine, then creating perfect balance with as little interference as possible. The result is wine that is rich, vibrant... Read more »

"Heady aromas of red apple and passion-fruit are wrapped in soft notes of wild honey and ripe pear"

Heady aromas of red apple and banana passion-fruit are wrapped in soft notes of wild honey and ripe pear. A fine acid structure wrapped in soft oily ribbons gives perfect balance. Warm flavours of peach and lychee gently tossed in melted butter mingle with banana esters to give a long luscious finish. Winemakers Notes

The name 'Wild South' reflects the raw beauty, unique character and spirit of Marlborough. Wild South produces premium Marlborough varietals with wines that are characterized by varietal expression, concentrated flavour and outstanding quality. Winemaker: Christie Brown

"Beautifully rounded flavours of ripe pear and apricot with a pinch of breadcrust"

84/100 Points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

It's nicely fruited on the nose displaying citrus, peach and pear characters. The palate is juicy and rounded with smooth texture and a gentle dry finish. A well-priced and very likeable Pinot Gris with appealing pristine flavours. At its best: now to 2013. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Beautifully rounded flavours of ripe pear and apricot with a pinch of breadcrust.  The finish shows well balanced acidity ensuring a refreshing mouth-feel.  Well matched with an... Read more »

"Lifted notes of lemon peel, ginger and feijoa"

Straw yellow colour. Lifted notes of lemon peel, ginger and feijoa. The ripe fruit flavours of stone fruit and feijoa lead to a soft mid palate. The finish lingers with a touch of acidity and sweet spice. Winemakers Notes

DUSKY SOUNDS embodies our enchanted land; clean and vibrant, with unique flavour that is loved around the world. Evolving in isolation over 80 million years ago, New Zealand has its own special natural environment, its native flora and fauna are truly unique in this world. New Zealand's isolated soils, pure waters and cool maritime winds add the finishing touches to produce DUSKY SOUNDS premium wines. Dusky Sounds epitomises New Zealand's unique personality. Strong varietal characters, lifted, pungent aromatics, along... Read more »

"Beautifully perfumed on the nose displaying peach, floral and mango characters with subtle spice notes"

94/100 & 5 Stars: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

18 out of 20: Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

"Beautifully perfumed on the nose displaying peach, floral and mango characters with subtle spice notes. It's concentrated and full on the palate with silky texture and a lush mouthfeel. Lovely harmony and integration. Already approachable and delicious, it will also age gracefully too. At its best: 2012 to 2020." Read more »

"lively and nicely fruited on the palate with a lingering juicy finish"

4 Stars (86/100 Points): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Youthful and fruity on the nose, this appealing wine shows citrus, stone fruit and floral characters. It's lively and nicely fruited on the palate with a lingering juicy finish. It's elegantly framed and finishes pleasantly dry, and offers good value for money. At its best: now to 2013, Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Lifted aromas of pear and apricot, supported by some delicate floral notes. Medium-bodied with refreshing flavours of pear and apricot with a touch of spice. The fruit... Read more »

"aromas of honeysuckle, pear, white peaches & fresh straw"

This wine is pale straw in colour. When released in Nov 2011, this Pinot Gris was showing aromas of honeysuckle, pear, white peaches & fresh straw. Hints of spice, juicy pear & nougat are apparent on the palate. Made in a fresh, vibrant style, this Pinot Gris has added complexity and texture from the partial wild & malolactic fermentations. This has resulted in a luscious wine with good weight suitable for any occasion. 

After exploring the globe's wine producing areas and working many consecutive vintages in Italy, Jules settled back into Marlborough helping to produce award winning wines for the likes of Kim Crawford, Saint Clair and Cape Campbell. Around this time she decided to start her own brand kicking off... Read more »

"beautifully textured wine showing rich, ripe flavours of fleshy nectarine and baked apple"

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Pristine aromas of fresh citrus and white pear with a persistent floral lift of white rose petal and jasmine. A beautifully textured wine showing rich, ripe flavours of fleshy nectarine and baked apple. Concentrated and fully flavoured with a beautifully dry finish. Brent Marris - Winemaker

The Ned is the latest release from winemaker, Brent Marris. Named after one of the tallest rugged peaks to the southeast of the vineyard, The Ned is a deeply personal project for Brent.

Growing up in Marlborough, Brent would hike and bicycle in this beautiful playground. The summit of The Ned, with its views across to the North Island and out to the Pacific Ocean is a place he... Read more »

"The opulent mouth-feel makes this wine a great drink"

Flavours and aromas of Nashi pear and spice are evident. The rich texture and fullness, even though the wine is essentially dry, are the result of ripe grapes. The wine has great balance with finesse and purity of fruit. The standout is the texture of the wine. The opulent mouth-feel makes this wine a great drink. Winemakers Notes

This is a great wine to drink on its own or it would fit well with Asian style food. Serve lightly chilled.

Trinity Hills reputation is based on their ability to produce outstanding wines that explode with fruit character and yet retain the sophistication and complexity we would expect from old world wines. John Hancock is regarded as one of New Zealands leading and most innovative winemakers.

“Dry-style Pinot Gris with inviting aromas of fresh pear”

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“A gently aromatic nose displaying pear, apricot and citrus characters.  This is a dry-style Pinot Gris yet there’s plenty of fruit concentration and smooth texture on the palate with bright acidity leading to a refreshing finish.  A juicy and nicely poised wine with plenty of appealing flavours.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Arrow Junction Central Otago Pinot Gris is delicate yellow in colour with green highlights.  An especially good match with Asian inspired dishes, try with Thai green curry. 

"Lifted notes pear and apricot, supported by underlying spice and delicate floral notes"

Pure Silver: Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2011

Lifted notes pear and apricot, supported by underlying spice and delicate floral notes. Medium bodied with a refreshing palate showing ripe pear, along with a touch of breadcrust. An excellent balance with a long lingering finish. Winemakers Notes

Saint Clair Family Estate is owned by Neal and Judy Ibbotson, viticulture pioneers in Marlborough since 1978. Grapes were originally supplied to local wine companies; however a desire to extend the quality achieved in the vineyard through to the finished wine led to the establishment of Saint Clair Family Estate in 1994. ... Read more »

"Lifted aromas of orange blossom and pear juice. A lush layered palate with white peach and citrus flavours"

Bright and clear with a pale golden hue. Lifted aromas of orange blossom and pear juice. A lush layered palate with white peach and citrus flavours. The wine finishes with a zesty punch of fresh ginger and orange peel tang. Winemakers Notes

Respect for Akarua as a skillfully grown and crafted Central Otago wine style is now well recognised. First planted in 1996 by Sir Clifford Skeggs, Akarua's 50 hectare single vineyard estate is located in the prestigious Bannockburn sub-region of Central Otago. These wines however, are 'hard won' from soils that are mostly broken schist and sand. There are extremes of hot and cold; frosts in winter and dry nor'westers that devigorate... Read more »

"juicy and penetrating, but with a lovely sweetness of fruit"

Pale straw-yellow. Very fresh aromas of pineapple and crystallised citrus peel; smells very dry. Then juicy and penetrating, but with a lovely sweetness of fruit leavened by terrific vinosity. Offers excellent clarity of fruit. Winemakers Notes

This is benchmark Alsace Pinot Gris. Rich, heady, exotic and concentrated stuff but still dry and well-balanced. Perfect.The Alsace family of Trimbach has a wine-making history stretching back almost 4 centuries, the firm having come into existence in 1626.It was not until the late 19th century, however, under the leadership of Frédéric-Emile Trimbach, that the business began to really expand. Success came when he exhibited the wines at an international fair in Brussels in 1898, to... Read more »

900 Grapes in a bottle!

"smooth texture and a lingering supple finish"

4 Stars & 87/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's elegantly expressed on the nose displaying pear, stonefruit and floral characters. The palate is nicely fruited and rounded with smooth texture and a lingering supple finish. A popular style Pinot Gris with a friendly mouthfeel." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 

Bright straw in colour. Intense aromas of melon, nashi pear and apricot stone fruits dominate the nose with lively, vibrant acidity. The palate is... Read more »

"A popular style Pinot Gris displaying lifted aromas of ripe peach, tropical fruit and pear"

Trophy & Gold Medal: Spiegelau International Wine Competition

Gold Medal: Royal Easter Show

4 STARS: Sam Kim, The Wine Orbit

"A popular style Pinot Gris displaying lifted aromas of ripe peach, tropical fruit and pear. It's juicy and generously flavoured on the palate showing a touch of sweetness and nicely balanced acidity providing a lovely dry finish. It's... Read more »

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5 Stars & Top dry pinot gris: Cuisine Magazine 

5 Stars: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

5 STARS: Michael Cooper; The New Zealand Listener 

Our top dry Pinot Gris has an engaging clean, crisp presence. Stone fruit flavours and a hint of celery step out of a generous fruit serving; the texture is fleshy yet has backbone. Try it with crayfish and a dash of... Read more »

"An opulent and succulent Pinot Gris displaying apricot, pineapple and citrus characters" 

4 STARS: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

Silver Medal: Liquorland International Wine Competition 2010

Silver Medal: International Aromatic Wine Competition 2010

An opulent and succulent Pinot Gris displaying apricot, pineapple and citrus characters on the nose. The palate is rounded and full-flavoured with subtle sweetness and refreshing acidity. A very attractive and pleasantly drinking wine showing ample fruit and a lingering... Read more »

"Honeysuckle and spice flavours are full on the off-dry palate with a textured and creamy finish"

This wine displays fresh floral, nectarine and peach aromas. Honeysuckle and spice flavours are full on the off-dry palate with a textured and creamy finish.

Our vinification is aimed at retaining the maximum possible fruit aromas as seen in the vineyard. The grapes were machine harvested in the cool of the morning, then destemmed, crushed and pressed to stainless steel tanks. We fermented at low temperatures with a neutral yeast. We lees stir to add palate weight. After fermentation the wine is racked and cold stabilised before bottling.

"Ripe Pear, Apple and Peach flavours"

PURE GOLD MEDAL: Bragato Wine Awards 2011

Gold Medal & Trophy: International Aromatics Competition 2011

Delicious wine with ripe pear, apple and peach fruit flavours with hints of nougat and nutmeg/cinnamon spice aromatics. This is a medium-bodied wine with soft, plush texture.  A complex array of aromatics fill the palate and are held on the polished, clean finish.

Sea Level Wines is a new venture combining the talent and skills of father and son Mike and Sam Smail. 

"exuberant palate with appealing fresh fruit characters"

COLOUR: Medium straw colour with brilliant clarity.

NOSE: Intense aromas of pear and nectarine with hints of spice.

PALATE: An exuberant palate with appealing fresh fruit characters with a silky, off dry finish.

FOOD MATCH: Excellent with seafood, white meats, and spicier Asian dishes.

VINIFICATION. Grapes were sourced from the Hawke’s Bay region of New Zealand’s North Island. The grapes were harvested at optimum maturity, with excellent flavour, sugar and acid profiles. The berries were evenly coloured with a typical shade of light grey and flecked with red and pink. Upon harvesting all fruit was crushed, destemmed and direct pressed with no skin contact. Cool fermentation was carried out... Read more »

"a long lingering finish"

"Nobody has more experience growing grapes in Marlborough than Allan Scott"

"An elegant complex wine with aromas of red apple, pear and white stonefruit. The long soft mid palate gives way to a balanced structure of acid and phenolics, creating a long lingering finish." Winemakers Notes

Nobody has more experience growing grapes in Marlborough than Allan Scott. He planted some of the region's most famous vineyards, including the very first, and has worked the land there every vintage since. He physically helped plant the region's very first vineyard in 1973. Many of the vineyards he developed subsequently have gone on to win world recognition. In 1985, he bought land in the Rapaura... Read more »

"rich and textural on the palate"

"Seductive pear, spice, cinnamon and clove aromas"

Silver Medal: NZIWS

"Seductive pear, spice, cinnamon and clove aromas with a core of ripe quince and subtle floral notes. This off-dry wine is rich and textural on the palate, displaying complex natural ferment characters. A refined and balanced level of acidity combined with hints of minerality unleash a sense of crispness resulting in a harmonious finish."

This site is sheltered from the south resulting in a very warm mesoclimate. Special attention to vine balance in this block allows grapes to reach full potential. Careful yield
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"This wine has exceptional harmony and balance"

"a long textural finish"

"The nose is packed with dense pear, quince and delicate florals. The initial front palate sweetness leads into a layered mineral fruit and spice core with a long textural finish. This wine has exceptional harmony and balance with the generosity of fruit making this an easy drinking pleasurable wine."

Carrick Pinot Gris is grown at our Cairnmuir Road Vineyard. We believe that the elements of a good Pinot Gris are distinctive flavours, with a richness and weight to the palate. This wine was whole bunch pressed and fermented using wild yeast to give complexity to the aromatics and also had regular lees stirring. A portion was fermented in old... Read more »

"balanced with refreshing acidity and wonderful fruit sweetness" 

4 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

86/100: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"This show s the Pinot Gris' easy-drinking nature so w ell w ith ripe stonefruit and citrus characters on the nose follow ed by a juicy palate.
It's w ell balanced, smooth and very inviting. At its best: now to 2012." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

I believe the essence of New Zealand wine is the absolute... Read more »

"Full of attractive aromatic qualities, the wine displays delicious stone fruit and pear flavours with an underlying hint of spice"

Trophy for Champion Pinot Gris: NZIWS 2011

gold medal: NZIWS 2011

This wine has aromatics reminiscent of a fruit cocktail full of white pear, passionfruit and melon. On the palate this is duplicated with lovely rich flavours, a textured mid palate and an off-dry finish.

Mt Difficulty owns some of the oldest vineyards and is one of the most respected wineries in the Central Otago region of New Zealand's rugged South Island. Situated in Bannockburn, a unique and rare area of extremes, Mt... Read more »

**freight free**

"a light, crisp and steely textured wine"

"Brilliant straw-yellow colour, this has a fresh, elegant nose of white stonefruits and spiced pears along with some herb nuances. Off-dry to taste, this is a light, crisp and steely textured wine showing aromatic pear and nectarine fruit flavours with some honey notes. Up-front and uncomplicated, the crisp nature will make it a good match with seafood and moderately flavoured Pacific Rim or Asian cuisine over the next 2 years" Raymond Chan.

A lovely fresh Pinot Gris with gentle lifted aromas of fresh pear, nectarine and a touch of spice. The aromas flow through to the pale which also displays pear, stone fruits and a delicious thread... Read more »

"An impressively weighted Pinot Gris"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"The bouquet is subtle and fine with apricot and pineapple characters while the palate is rich and full-flavoured showing lovely fruit concentration, gentle sweetness and bright acidity leading to a crisp dry finish. An impressively weighted Pinot Gris with a broad mouthfeel." Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Sourced from alluvial terraces of Bannockburn in Central Otago, consisting of light sand and schist-based soils, with a northern, sunny position.

The 2008 vintage was very cool to start but late... Read more »

**FreIght Free**

"ripe and lush on the palate"

4 stars/88 points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“This wine offers the great drinkability Pinot Gris is well known for, and tastes as good as most $20 wine. The nose is gently fragrant, showing peach, citrus and pear characters. It's ripe and lush on the palate with a juicy mouthfeel and a very pleasing finish.” At its best: now to 2012. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A fragrant bouquet showing nectarine, ripe pear and a touch of honey. The Whalebone Pinot Gris has beautiful fruit... Read more »

"full of personality"

5 stars: Winestate Magazine

"Notably rich and complex, in a barrel-fermented, Alsace style, full of personality. Beautifully floral, concentrated, ripe and rounded, with an oily richness and deep stonefruit flavours, slightly spicy, gingery and long." 

"The nose exhibits aromas of quince, apple crumble and spice with hints of dried grass. The weighty palate is richly textured, with background creaminess from lees contact, balanced by a fresh acidity providing a lingering finish. Drinking well now, this wine will cellar for the next five years."

GOLD MEDAL: nziwc 2010

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"Fresh and dry a nice bite to the fruit which is ideal for antipasto and early courses of chicken or fish. A lovely Marlborough statement ready to be enjoyed from now onwards". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Grass Cove ... as Captain James Cook called it during his second voyage to New Zealand in 1773 is to be found in Marlborough's scenic Queen Charlotte Sound. For the British explorers aboard Cook's HMS Resolution and companion ship HMS Adventure, Marlborough was a bountiful haven to replenish and refresh... Read more »

The palate is creamy and delicately enticing.

Silver medal: Royal Easter Show 2011

Flavour profile: There are bright aromatics, with lifted tropical notes, lasting to the fig and spice finish. This wine is medium bodied and gently filling. The palate is creamy and delicately enticing.

Sub-region: Gibbston Valley

Colour: Pale white gold

Comments: The grapes are hand picked at a warm and sunny site, whole bunch pressed and settled for 48 hours then cool fermented in stainless steel to preserve natural vibrancy.
 

** FREIGHT FREE **

“a very good example of this varietal”

88 POINTS: eRobertParker.com

Showing me the Pinot Gris during my visit was almost an after-thought, nonetheless Kumeu’s 2009 Pinot Gris is a very good example of this varietal (not to mention very popular). Displaying moderate to intense apple, peach and pear aromas, there’s a pleasantly yeasty/spicy undercurrent. The medium bodied style is dry with a notable touch of sweetness (10 grams per liter), medium-high acid, a nice bit of viscosity and a long, refreshing finish. Drink it now through 2013. eRobertParker.com, #191, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

There are few brothers that can successfully run a business together... Read more »

"Deliciously fresh aromas of pear and nectar, with a soft palate and zesty finish"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A Pinot Gris is much about drinkability without aggressive flavours, and this wine provides just that. The nose is gently lifted displaying stonefruit, pear and citrus characters. It's smooth and fruity on the palate with a rounded mouthfeel and a pleasantly dry finish. At its best: now to 2012" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Our Origins range appreciates the distinct regional qualities in the creation of our great wines and shows Matua Valley’s deep... Read more »

 "juicy mouth-feel and an appealing crisp dry finish"

4 STARS (87/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"The wine delivers classic Pinot Gris fruity aromas of stonefruit, citrus and pear with a touch of spice notes. It's lively and refreshing on the palate with a juicy mouth-feel and an appealing crisp dry finish. The wine is gentle, harmonious and so easy on the palate"  Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

The Overstone Pinot Gris has classic aromatic peach flavours along with beautifully balanced acidity and a long finish. It is just off-dry and well... Read more »

5 STARS: Bob Campbell MW

Silver: International Wine & Spirit Competition - Sydney

A rich, weighty, textured wine in the style of Alsace. Showing complex varietal characters of apple, pear and quince with a soft, creamy finish.

Framingham is a boutique winery in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. Taking grapes from both our own estate vineyard and selected sites nearby, we craft a range of expressive, individual small batch wines with new world purity and old world complexity.

"The palate has great weight and length with fantastic mouth feel"

4 stars: Raymond Chan

Silver: Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2011

Tiki is a hand carved Maori treasure which, when gifted, bestows good fortune and love on others. We craft our wine for you with that same spirit in mind. Our single vineyard wine is crafted in the vineyard and is an expression of time, place and people. With the Teviotdale Hills sheltering from the cool easterly winds, our Waiata Vineyard in Waipara is the ultimate suntrap with unique terroir and long hot autumn days developing grapes with intense character and complexity.

COLOUR:... Read more »