River Delta Marlborough Pinot Gris 2023

Description

Dry, Floral, Pear

"It's finely scented on the nose with green pear, lemon peel, red apple and white floral aromas, leading to a succulent palate offering smooth texture backed by juicy acidity, finishing comforting and tasty" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2024

Deliciously aromatic with fresh pear and orange blossom notes. Elegant and opulent with notes of poached pear, fresh pastry and soft spices with a flavoursome off-dry finish.

The fruit was selected from vineyards in Marlborough's Wairau Valley and Southern Valley subregions. Each vineyard's yield was carefully managed, and fruit monitored throughout the entire 2023 growing season by Heather and the team.

During a cool evening, the vineyard was machine harvested and the grapes quickly brought to the winery where they were destemmed and pressed. The free run juice was cold settled prior to fermentation in small stainless-steel tanks. A small portion went through malolactic conversion to add softness and texture. After fermentation, the wine was left on lees for seven months with gentle stirring, enhancing the varietal characteristics, prior to delicate blending. Minimal fining and handling before filtration and bottling ensure this Pinot Gris shows a true expression of the grape variety.