Pinot Gris

"excellent fruit intensity, and great value"

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

"It's instantly appealing on the nose displaying ripe peach, citrus and pear characters. The palate is well fruited showing silky texture and a refreshing finish. A popular style Pinot Gris with excellent fruit intensity, and great value for money. At its best: now to 2013". Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A Medium-bodied wine showing lifted pear and apricot notes, with a refreshing and full palate and a mild touch of spice. Nicely balanced and finely textured. The fruit for this wine comes from vineyards... Read more »

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Pale straw appearance. Floral aroma with hints of lychee and spicy pear notes. Rich textured palate with lovely apple cinnamon and pear flavours. Smooth and supple wine with a balanced dry finish supported by excellent fruit weight. Winemakers Notes

The Sacred Hill tale is one of innovation, commitment and skill. A passion for making wine drives this winery, creating hand crafted wines that maximise the unique vineyard sites while embracing technological innovation in the winery. The team at Sacred Hill believe wine should be enjoyed as one of life's simple yet special pleasures.

"A stunningly affordable price"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

It's reassuringly fruity and easy to drink, displaying stonefruit, pear and floral characters on the nose. The palate is ripe and rounded with smooth texture and a touch of sweetness leading to a lovely dry finish. It's an uncomplicated and satisfying Pinot Gris at a stunningly affordable price. At its best: now to 2012. Aug 2010. Sam Kim

"Sourced from several carefully selected sites within the Marlborough region, this wine is medium bodied with a refreshing palate. Lifted aromas of pear and apricot are supported by underlying spice and delicate floral notes. The palate shows complexity... Read more »

"SHOWING APPLE, PEACH AND CITRUS CHARACTERS"

"It's softly fragrant on the nose showing apple, peach and citrus characters. The palate is fruity and rounded with a touch of sweetness which is well balanced by the gentle acidity. A smooth and pleasant drinking style offering excellent value for money. At its best: now to 2011."  Sam Kim, Wine Oribit

"A refreshing medium-bodied wine showing ripe pear and apricot with a touch of spice. Well balanced acidity with a touch of spice lead to a long and lingering finish. Perfect for drinking now or will cellar up to 18 months. A lovely match with lightly spiced Asian curries or fresh summer salads and grilled salmon." Wine Makers Notes.

"A NICELY FLOWING AND SMOOTH WINE AT AN EXCELLENT PRICE"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

“A fruit-forward and attractive Pinot Gris displaying stonefruit, apple and citrus characters on the nose. The palate is well weighted and rounded with a hint of sweetness and a refreshing finish. A nicely flowing and smooth wine at an excellent price.” At its best: now to 2011: Sam Kim

"A well balanced wine with fresh pear and subtle stone fruit. Marzipan and spice add complexity leading to a refreshing finish to an elegant wine. Ideal for immediate consumption to drink on its own or matched with grilled seafood, roast chicken and lightly spiced Thai dishes"... Read more »

GENTLY FLAVOURED SHOWING A ROUNDED MOUTHFFEEL

3.5 STARS (83/100): Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"It's subtle on the nose displaying apple, peach and a touch of chalky mineral notes. The palate is gently flavoured showing a rounded mouthfeel and crisp acidity. A well priced, pleasant dry style Pinot Gris with an easy flowing palate. At its best: now to 2011" Sam Kim

A medium-bodied wine with a refreshing palate of ripe pear and apricot, along with a touch of marzipan and spice.Excellent balance with a long, delightful finish. The fruit for this wine comes from a vineyard at the head of the Brancott Valley in Marlborough. The juice was fermented in stainless steel at cool... Read more »

"aromas of pears and quince combine with hints of lemon pie"

Gold Medal & Trophy - Best NZ White Wine plus Intl Trophy Best White under £10 - Decanter World Wine Awards'09

"One of the most impressive under-$20 Pinot Gris I have tried" - Jo Burzynska (New Zealand Herald)

Classic varietal aromas of pears and quince combine with hints of lemon pie in this immensely drinkable Nelson Pinot Gris – while the palate is lingering and softly textured, with balanced residual sugar and clean acidity. A great wine for all occasions – enjoy with... Read more »

"This well priced wine finishes refreshing and juicy"

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"An easy-flowing and gently aromatic Pinot Gris displaying peach, pear and citrus characters on the nose. It's well fruited on the palate showing smooth texture and a hint of sweetness which is nicely balanced by the bright acidity. This well priced wine finishes refreshing and juicy. At its best: now to 2012" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A moreish wine, medium bodied with flavours of ripe pear, quince and apricot. Some underlying marzipan notes with a touch of delicate floral aromas.... Read more »

"IMMEDIATELY APPEALING AND SUCULENT"

4.5 StARS (89/100) Sam Kim: Wine Orbit

"It's ripe and fragrant on the nose displaying peach, pear and floral characters. refreshing acidity balancing the subtle sweetness brilliantly".At its best: now to 2012

Straw yellow with classic aromas of white peach and cut pear combine with gentle spicy notes. The palate has a lovely oily texture and bright fruit that leads into a long finish. Flavours of stonefruit and cut pear carry right through. Winemaker comments

“JUICY AND TASTY WITH GENTLE SWEETNESS”

AWARDED 4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

The wine is well fruited and smooth showing citrus, pear and a hint of spice characters on the nose. The palate is juicy and tasty with gentle sweetness which is well balanced by the bright acidity. The wine flows beautifully to a lingering dry finish. At its best: now to 2011" Sam Kim

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Bright stonefruit and juicy pear aromas herald a vibrantly fruity off-dry palate, layered over a rich and supple mouthfeel. A firm backbone of acid leads into very long, fruity finish which complements salmon and other seafood or Asian-spiced cuisine, though its extraordinary versatility should be experienced over a wide... Read more »

4 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

SILVER MEDAL: Liquorland International Wine Competition

"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 fruity finish." Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

What exactly happened at Grass Cove, Queen Charlotte Sound, on October 17 1773 will never be known. Except to say that when HMS Adventure set sail the following day, the ships master had renamed the cove, Bloody Bay. Today this evocative name represents a... Read more »

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

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

"It's nicely fragrant on the nose showing ripe peach, pear and citrus characters. The palate is equally appealing with subtle sweetness and a smooth mouthfeel. The wine is well fruited and very easy on the palate fishing juicy and refreshing" Sam Kim

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An easy drinking style of Pinot Gris with some complexity and weight.

Bouquet: Fragrant aromas of passionfruit and pineapple,... Read more »

4 STARS: Sam Kim; Wine Orbit

SILVER MEDAL: International Aromatic Competition 2009

SILVER MEDAL: New World Wine Awards

"The nose is nicely perfumed displaying peach, pear and floral characters. It's juicy and rounded on the palate with a touch of sweetness and well balanced acidity providing a pleasant refreshing finish. An easy-flowing and attractive Pinot Gris. At best: now to 2010." Sam Kim

"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... Read more »

DELICIOUSLY RICH PINOT GRIGIO FROM SICILY

A fabulous new arrival from our favourite winery in Sicily - where so many of our best value wines are coming from nowadays.

In Sicily's terrific 2008 vintage the boys at Canapi (who also make Siva) found a small parcel of vines high in the sun drenched hills. These yielded exceptionally ripe, concentrated Pinot Grigio grapes, that they knew would make a world-class white to rival the priciest offerings from anywhere in Italy. They sent us a sample and we were all over it! And hey presto, now it's here available to you. Cracking wine at a cracking price.

Juicy pear and orange blossom aromas lead to a ripe and rich mouthful of zesty citrus, pineapple and other tropical fruits. Gently spicy with a refreshing, crisp finish.
 

“YOU WILL DISCOVER THE PRODUCER WHEN THE WINE ARRIVES”

5 STARS: Winestate “Best of Style” 2009

This wine shows lifted notes pear and apricot, supported by underlying spice and delicate floral notes. A medium bodied wine with a refreshing palate. The palate shows ripe pear, along with a touch of Bread-crust. An excellent balance with a long lingering finish. Enjoy with lightly spiced Asian cuisine.

*Priced reduced to clear stocks*

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"The nose is fresh and youthful displaying citrus, floral and pear characters. It's beautifully flavoured on the palate with gentle sweetness, well balanced acidity and an attractive fruity finish. The wine is immensely appealing and approachable" Sam Kim

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This is a wonderfully aromatic wine, reminiscent of spices, quince, lemons and lychees. Pinot Gris is a powerful wine with similar fruit flavours on the palate and is both rich and lingering. A wine that will change and benefit from aging, though still good while young.

INFORESCENCE (fr) – The flower cluster of the grapevine. It consists... Read more »

“GOOD RICHNESS AND HARMONY”

4 STARS: Michael Cooper – Listener – January 2010

“Fleshy and creamy, this is an instantly attractive wine, blended from Bendigo (Central Otago) and Waitaki Valley (North Otago) grapes. Deliciously fragrant and smooth, it offers ripe stone-fruit flavours, showing good richness and harmony.” Michael Cooper

Pale straw yellow in colour. A blend of Waitaki valley and Bendigo grapes, the wine displays exotic fruit, spice, spring flowers and grapefuit aromas. On the palate flavours of lychee, fresh pineapple, pear and mango, rose water and asian spices are framed by cool acidity, a touch of oiliness, and a chalky, talc-like finish.

Food Match: Seafood

Cellaring: Drink within 4... Read more »

5 STARS & 93/100: Sam Kim; The Wine Orbit

This is an impressively luscious Pinot Gris displaying peach, pear and floral characters on the nose. The palate is full and generously flavoured showing appealing sweetness (9 g/l), smooth texture and perfectly balanced acidity. The wine shows excellent mid palate weight and mouthfeel, often lacking in many Pinot Gris. Fabulously delicious.

Vines were first planted in 1996 and further vineyard development has progressed in the intervening period. A small vintage was produced in 1999 from the new Akarua winery facility and over time as vine age increased along with knowledge of the site, quality has been on the rise year by year. An outstanding 2002 vintage saw Akarua win the Air New Zealand Champion... Read more »

A CROWD-PLEASING PINOT GRIGIO FROM ROSEMOUNT ESTATE

This tasty white is a bargain, with flavours of Nashi pear and light tropical fruit leaving you with a wonderfully clean, fruity finish.

"A fresh, lively and intensely aromatic nose with aromas of pear, citrus, florals, grapefruit and honeydew melon. The palate shows delicious, crisp and delicate ripe summer fruit flavours. The wine is full-flavoured with a soft and lively finish."

Super-fresh Pinot Gris offering waves of snappy peachy fruit. A fridge door essential

Boundary Vineyards has five premium vineyard plots located in key New Zealand winemaking regions. With each of the sites they have tried to best match the specific varietal to that climate and terrain. To reflect the individuality of each of these wines, each carries its own name, that of the road bordering the vineyard site.

A small, yet diverse winegrowing area, Waipara is ideal for producing Pinot Gris. The region has a cool climate and long, dry autumn perfect for producing aromatic wines. The wine is straw in colour, with aromas of pear and stonefruit. On the palate the wine offers gentle, spicy pear and honey flavours.
- Winemakers Notes

RIPE APRICOT AND FLORAL CHARACTERS WITH SUBTLE NUTTY AND SPICE NOTES

4 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2009

"A nicely developing Pinot Gris displaying lifted aromas of ripe apricot and floral characters with subtle nutty and spice notes adding to the overall complexity. The palate is succulent and textured with good weight and intensity followed by a lengthy finish. The soft acid and rounded mouthfeel together with matured savoury notes make this an excellent food wine. At its best: now to 2010." Sam Kim

Colour: Bright Straw

Nose: Rich ripe, melon, nutty, pear drop

Palate: Full palate, rich and creamy. Excellent weight.

Soft fruit driven style displaying a long silky palate and showing wonderful... Read more »

THE PALATE SHOWS GOOD FRUIT WEIGHT

3.5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit  2009

"It's gentle on the nose showing apple, pear and floral characters. The palate shows good fruit weight, well balanced acidity and soft texture leading to a pleasant dry finish. At its best: now to 2010" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit.

"This elegant wine leads with ripe pear and succulent peach aromas underlaid by subtle spice characters. It has flavours of ripe melon, succulent apple and lychee. The palate is soft and generous with well-integrated acidity balanced with luscious fruit sweetness and a long, silky finish" Winemaker notes.

FRESH, FRUITY AND ZESTY PINOT GRIS, UNBELIEVABLE VALUE PINOT GRIS, ONE TO STOCK UP ON!

"Pale yellow in colour, the nose delivers mango, papaya and apricot fruits with a mineral undertone. The palate is generous and full with a crisp, clean finish." Peter Munro; Winemake

Matua Valley Wines began as a small, family-run winery in West Auckland, in 1973. In the next few years, winemakers Ross and Bill Spence quickly gained a reputation for innovative, award-winning wines - including the first ever New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc! The Matua Road wines are designed for consumption in their youth and are perfect for enjoying amongst friends. A classic, fun range at an affordable price.

"An 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 exclusively in stainless... Read more »