"Elegantly expressed and brightly fruited" Wine Orbit
"Displays lovely balance and delicate fruit intensity, complemented by silky texture and well-integrated acidity" Wine Orbit
A fine settled growing season produced wonderfully concentrated and expressive fruit.
Chaos & Harmony Marlborough Pinot Gris 2016
Chaos & Harmony Marlborough Pinot Gris 2016
Accolades
Awarded 90/100 Points
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2017
Awarded Bronze Medal
Air NZ Wine Awards, 2016
Description
"Elegantly expressed and brightly fruited, the inviting bouquet shows white stone fruit, fresh pear, jasmine and subtle spice aromas, leading to a smooth palate that is rounded and juicy. The wine displays lovely balance and delicate fruit intensity, complemented by silky texture and well-integrated acidity. At its best: now to 2018" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2017.
Delicate aromas of ripe pears, stone-fruit and white pepper under-pinned by floral aromatics. A refreshing mid palate with a moreish finish of peaches and cream.
Home to some of the oldest vines in Marlborough and planted by hand, these family vineyards are a reminder of the perseverance and hard work. Today, with 10 estate vineyards 100% family owned and run, Wairau River maintains total commitment to quality by carefully managing these sites to keep yields low.
A fine settled growing season produced wonderfully concentrated and expressive fruit. The near perfect weather conditions ensured harvest began in the last week of March and was completed by mid April.
Grapes were picked in the early hours of the morning to help retain their fresh and vibrant flavours. After gentle pressing the free run juice was transferred to stainless steel tanks and fermented at 15 degrees celcius, the pressings portion was transferred to old oak barriques and naturally fermented. Followed by careful blending and bottling.
Seal
Payment
Alcohol
Delivery
Sip in summer sun !!
Jim - member since Dec 2002
good value
Malcolm - member since Aug 2013
great value for the money
Julie - member since Apr 2011
Delicious! Highly recommend.
Margaret - member since Oct 2013
Lovely round apricot flavour
Ian - member since Sep 2007
We love out Pinot Gris and this is now our go-to wine. A nice bit of acidity and works well with food or on its own. Outstanding value for money
Steven - member since Dec 2006
Not a superstar but certainly great value at this price
William - member since Feb 2006
Excellent wine - ideal for summer Thai salads, curries and BBQs.
Colin - member since Jul 2002
Not too much sugar and very pleasing for the price.
Murray - member since Nov 2017
I find this wine great drinking both as an apperitif and with a meal.It also has a catchy name and label.
Grant - member since Jan 2016
An enjoyable Pinot Gris to have on these summer days!
Russell - member since Jun 2008
Clean & Fruity
Bryce - member since Nov 2014
Very pleasant on these hot days
Lois - member since Jul 2010
Great taste,value and title
Liz - member since Jul 2009
Dry for a Pino Gri
Doug - member since Jul 2011
A pretty good buy
Ronnie - member since Apr 2014
great easy drinking
Lesley - member since Jun 2013
Won't set the world on fire but lots of taste for the price
Peter - member since May 2007
An interesting wine. Smooth, not pungent, yet barely reflecting the barrel fermentation flavours expected as indicated in the listed description. Not a wine to be paired with food usually recommended with this varietal, rather, very well suited as an aperitif.
Stuart - member since Sep 2012
Very palatable - good value
Derek - member since Jul 2014
Similar Products
Recently viewed
Join our mailing list
Subscribe to receive our email newsletters and be the first to hear about our latest specials, new releases and clearance deals.
User comments (20)
Add comment