Delta Marlborough Pinot Gris 2021

Delta Marlborough Pinot Gris 2021Dry style Fresh pear Orange blossom Elegant "Delightfully fruited and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows white flesh peach, green pear, lemon peel and subtle spice notes, leading to a beautifully rounded palate offering ripe fruit intensity together with a smooth mouthfeel and bright acidity. Charming and splendidly drinkable. At its best: now to 2024" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2021 Pale lemon in colour. Aromas of fresh pear, orange blossom and

• Dry style
• Fresh pear
• Orange blossom
• Elegant 

"Delightfully fruited and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows white flesh peach, green pear, lemon peel and subtle spice notes, leading to a beautifully rounded palate offering ripe fruit intensity together with a smooth mouthfeel and bright acidity. Charming and splendidly drinkable. At its best: now to 2024" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2021

Pale lemon in colour. Aromas of fresh pear, orange blossom and subtle spices. Elegant and opulent with notes of poached pear, fresh pastry and soft spices with a flavoursome off-dry finish. 

The fruit was selected from vineyards in Marlborough's Wairau Valley and Southern Valley subregions.

The 2021 vintage was blessed with an abundance of sunshine and healthy growing conditions. Lower crop levels led to increased intensity of flavours within the grapes. Ripening steadily throughout the growing period, the fruit was continually monitored until the preferred balance of flavour and ripeness was achieved.

During a cool evening, the vineyard was machine harvested and the grapes quickly brought to the winery where they were destemmed and pressed. The free run juic.e was cold settled prior to fermentation in small stainless steel tanks. A small portion went through malolactic conversion to add softness and texture. After fermentation, the wine was left on light lees for three months to enhance and retain the varietal characteristics, prior to delicate blending. Minimal fining and handling before filtration and bottling ensures this Pinot Gris shows a true expression of the grape variety.

Food Pairing: An ideal wine as an aperatif, or paired with lightly spiced seafood cuisine.