• Dry style
• Fresh honeycomb
• Juicy peach
• Balanced acidity

"An enticing purity of fruit bouquet with a five spice sweetness then ripe green pear, white nectarine and sweet apple. A leesy spice layer adds texture as well as enhancing the fragrance. Tense, ripe, fruity and spicy on the palate with warming alcohol, medium acidity, fine creamy texture and lengthy finish. Great drinking from today and through 2023" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier

The 2019 Single Vineyard Pinot Gris is solely sourced from the iconic Seddon vineyard, on the southern bank of the Awatere River. This Pinot Gris is a rich, textural, opulent wine with a creamy palate from spending extended time ageing on yeast lees. Aromas of fresh honeycomb intermingle with juicy Summer peaches, the fleshy palate is framed by a soft but balanced acidity with a lingering, textural finish. 

This single vineyard site is situated on the southern bank of the Awatere River in Marlborough, sheltered from the cooling southern weather patterns, resulting in a warm meso-climate. The loam soils have a distinctive soft clay "papa-rock" base allowing grapes to easily achieve physiological ripeness and fruit concentration in a cool climate region. The vineyard has several terraces gradually gaining in altitude away from the riverbank. The Pinot Gris vines planted at Seddon Vineyard are between 13-18 years old.

Fruit set in the cool Spring weather was lower than usual, resulting in the development of open bunches with small flavourful berries. From January onwards, Marlborough experienced a Summer of the century, with a spell of long hot dry weather with moderately cool nights providing the perfect environment to esure physiological and flavour ripeness whilst retaining freshness. 

Hand harvested, whole bunch pressed. 90% natural fermentation in seasoned oak barriques adds texture and complexity. 10% inoculated stainless steel tank fermentation to retain freshness. 8 months on yeast lees. 

Food Pairing: Fantastic with Asian-style braised pork with a hint of chilli spice.