Wairau River Pinot Gris
Succulent ripe pear on the nose, with melon, apple and apricot flavours. Light lees ageing gives the palate some weight and a creamy texture without being cloying. A lingering finish complements the exotic spice and fleshy character, with well-integrated lemon notes.
| RRP | £16.95 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Grapes | Pinot Gris 92%, Chardonnay 6%, Gewürztraminer 2% |
| Dry/Sweet value | 2 |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | No |
| Milk | Yes |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Wairau River wines take their name from the river that runs through the heart of the Marlborough wine region (Wairau is Maori for 'many waters'). The Rose family were pioneers in planting vines in the 1970s and after originally selling the grapes to other wineries (like Cloudy Bay) they launched their own label in the early 1990s. Today their foresight has created a very successful company which remains family owned and run. Wairau River is one of the largest independent wine estates in Marlborough, and the range of elegant wines is characteristically expressive of its Marlborough roots.
