• Dry style
• Poached pear
• Ginger
• Long finish

"Delightfully ripe and elegantly fragrant, showing apricot, poached pear, fig and floral aromas on the nose, followed by an attractively flavoursome palate that's juicy and supple. The wine offers pristine fruit intensity backed by bright acidity, finishing long and comforting" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2020

A delicate, pale gold with hints of pink from the variety’s skin colour. The palate is full and lush with ripe fruit flavours delightfully counter balanced by a soft phenolic structure that imparts a sense of opulence. Apple, custard and quince flavours complexed with a touch of ginger provide an exciting combination of tastes that linger on the palate well after the wine has been enjoyed. A strongly aromatic nose delivering fruit aromas of ripe pear and quince. Fermentation esters and a delightful spicy note further enhanced the fruitiness of this aromatic wine.

The 2020 Vintage in Waipara, North Canterbury was warm and dry. Heat summation was well up on average while rainfall was 25% less than normal. The lower rainfall meant that disease pressure was greatly reduce, allowing all fruit to be picked in pristine condition. Due to the warm summer the fruit was harvested a few weeks ahead of normal. This had the effect of enhancing fruit flavours and creating wines of great balance, especially this Pinot Gris.

The fruit was harvested at maximum flavour as determined by frequent tasting in the vineyard. It was then very gently pressed to avoid harsh phenolic extraction and the juice allowed to cold settle. The clear juice was fermented at low temperatures using yeast renowned for their ability to enhance Pinot Gris aromas and to add complexity by the addition of fermentation esters. A small amount of residual sugar was left in the wine to complement the palate weight and structure.

TIKI is committed to sustainable winegrowing and to working with the environment without compromising quality. They care for their vines under the guiding Maori principles of Kaitiakitanga: guardianship, protection and preservation of the earth.

2020/23 - will continue to develop for a further 5 years.

100% Pinot Gris.100% stainless steel fermentation.

By Winemaker Evan Ward.