Terra Sancta Mysterious Diggings Central Otago Pinot Gris 2025

Description

Apricot, Off-dry, Spice

Light straw in colour, the nose is fragrant with layers of orange citrus, honeysuckle, white flowers, ginger, vanilla and white pepper. The palate possesses weight and intensity with flavourful yellow fleshed stone fruit, ginger, apricot kernel and tangelo zest. Soft acids provide balance and lift.

Pinot Gris is very rare at the dress circle end of Felton Road in Bannockburn which is planted overwhelmingly with great Pinot Noir. However this site, in an exceptional position demonstrates that Bannockburn can deliver Pinot Gris with the same outstanding quality as Pinot Noir. Eight years of organic, no-till regenerative farming, including our slow winter sheep grazing, and permanent flock of sheep have made a real impact on our vine health and the health of the grapes which is evident in the purity of the fruit from Riverblock.

Food Pairing: Match it with an equally vibrant salad of spring greens and halloumi. It would be a great accompaniment to an early evening cheese platter.