Ata Rangi Lismore Martinborough Pinot Gris 2020

Description

• Dry style
• Guava & nutmeg
• Pastry
• Textural

Exotic aromas of guava and pink grapefruit, blended with pineapple and apple strudel. The palate is smooth and velvety with flavours of nutmeg, lemon custard and hints of beeswax. The finish has a citrus pith, textural feel that keeps it fresh, with pastry savoury notes.

A classic Pinot Gris originally influenced by the style of wines from Alsace but developed over the years into their own, uniquely Martinborough style.

From vines now over 23 years of age, the depth and complexity of flavour make it one of their favourite food and wine matching choices. Fermented in neutral barrels for extra texture, this Pinot Gris will benefit from bottle age.

Fruit hand-picked and whole bunch pressed. Juice cold settled. A combination of ferments in small stainless tanks and 500 litre oak puncheons; in both cases left on lees for several months. Native yeast. No malolactic fermentation.

Food Pairing: especially for anything with heady spice and/or challenging flavours.