This Pinot Gris is produced by Babich Wines, a renowned winery in Auckland, New Zealand.
Harvested from vineyards in the Waihopai, Wairau, and Awatere Valleys, this medium-bodied Pinot Gris underwent skin contact before pressing and spent several hours stirring prior to clarification. Fermented in both tank and barrel, it bursts with pear and peach aromas, along with lychee and a hint of brioche.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Babich Pinot Gris shows lovely aromas of pear and stone fruit, accented by a hint of white pepper.Its medium-bodied character reveals flavors of honeydew melon, citrus, and a touch of minerality. From the first sip, its bold and glossy texture offers up ripe pear, apple, and orange flavors that linger. The finish is lively and refreshing.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Smooth
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Gentle
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Gris
ORIGINS
Winery: Babich
Region: Marlborough
Marlborough is a wine region located in the northeast corner of New Zealand's South Island. It is the country's largest and most important wine-producing region, accounting for over 75% of the nation's total wine production. With its unique combination of geography, climate, and soil, Marlborough has become a world-renowned producer of high-quality wines.
Marlborough's wine industry began in the 1970s, when the first vineyards were planted in the region. Since then, the region has seen tremendous growth, with the number of vineyards increasing from just a handful in the 1970s to over 600 today. Marlborough's wines have become increasingly popular around the world, and the region now produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world.