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Wairau River

Wairau River Pinot Gris

Name: Wairau River Pinot Gris
Brand: Wairau River
Price: null USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

New Zealand, Marlborough

White wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.8

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Wairau River Pinot Gris is a delightful wine produced by Wairau River Wines, a renowned winery located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. This wine is made from grapes grown in the Wairau Valley, which is known for its unique terroir and ideal growing conditions for Pinot Gris. The vineyard features a mix of alluvial soils and gravelly loams, which impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The winemaking process involves gentle pressing of the grapes and fermentation in stainless steel tanks, resulting in a crisp and refreshing wine with vibrant fruit flavors of pear, apple, and citrus. This Pinot Gris is a perfect match for seafood, salads, and light pasta dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Wairau River Pinot Gris is a light and refreshing wine with a delicate nose of citrus and white flowers.On the palate, it offers a delightful balance of ripe pear, lemon, and melon flavors, with a light mineral finish. The medium acidity and soft texture make it an ideal food-pairing wine. Enjoy this wine with a variety of dishes, from salads and pastas to grilled fish and poultry.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2027

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Gris

ORIGINS

Winery: Wairau River

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.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.8

0 Reviews