Mount Riley Marlborough Pinot Gris 2026

Description

Apple, Dry, Spice

"It's beautifully fruited and elegantly fragrant on the nose with rockmelon, Gala apple, Asian pear, and floral nuances. The palate is equally appealing with succulent fruit flavours, a silky mouthfeel, and refreshing acidity, offering excellent drinking. At its best: now to 2029" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2026

Pale straw. Bright florals with Asian pear, rock melon, gala apple and white floral aromas. Juicy fruit intensity with silky texture and delicate acidity.

The grapes for this wine were grown on our Estate Vineyards in the Wairau Valley of Marlborough.

The 2026 Marlborough vintage delivered exceptional fruit quality following a warm, dry growing season and an early harvest. Healthy canopies, low disease pressure, and favourable ripening conditions produced grapes with concentrated flavours, vibrant acidity, and excellent varietal character.

The grapes for this wine were grown on our Estate Vineyards in the Wairau Valley of Marlborough. A long, cool autumn and modest yields made for the perfect conditions to create mouthwatering flavours. The fruit was harvested during the night in cool temperatures so that the natural flavours and aromatics were preserved. The grapes were gently pressed, and the juice settled prior to fermentation. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures to retain the bright, varietal aromatics.

Food Pairing: Drinking well now; this wine can be enjoyed until late 2029. Great with white meat, veal, Asian food, and cheeses.