Description
"The Pinot Gris vineyards we have in Kumeu are producing grapes of high quality consistently that allow us to make wine that is rich, complex and delicious. The wild yeast fermentation took place in tanks over an extended period. The aromas have typical peach and stone fruit notes tinged with the floral perfume that we have come to expect from Pinot Gris. On the palate the wine is rich and complex with a lively texture on the palate. Pinot Gris is a variety that goes particularly well with food, including quite intensely flavoured dishes. It is also one of the few wine styles that can handle the spiciness of chilli, so together with the sweet succulence of prawns, a nicely chilled bottle of Kumeu River Pinot Gris makes up a spectacular combination." - Winemaker Notes
"A luscious offering with requisite nashi pear and baked apple doused in ginger spice and creamed honey. As expected, textural with creamy lees and lemon curd flavour with a light tug of phenolics adding to its mouth-feel, then a slip of sweetness rounding out the palate. It’s not at all heavy or mawkish; it’s satisfying to the last drop." - 92 Points, Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion
