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Palliser Estate P/Gris

Name: Palliser Estate P/Gris 750ml
SKU: 100073
Price: 29.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Wine · New Zealand · 750ml · 13%

$29.99each

What it tastes like

A Pinot Gris with fresh pear and spice notes and a smooth texture. Balanced acidity and gentle richness give an elegant, refreshing finish.

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Additional information

Wine
Style: New Zealand
Origin: 750ml
Size: 13% ABV
Alcohol: 0.8 per bottle
Standard drinks

The story of Palliser Estate P/Gris

Palliser Estate grows this Pinot Gris on its own land at Martinborough, in the Wairarapa at the bottom of the North Island. The estate is better known for Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, but its Pinot Gris is made with the same attention to texture.

The winemaking is gentle. The grapes spend about three hours on their skins to draw out aroma, then they are pressed softly into stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is halted with a little sugar left in the wine, which gives the palate some weight without making it sweet.

Apple blossom, nashi pear, nutmeg and star jasmine come first, with a touch of orange zest. On the palate there is spiced apple and pear, held together by a refreshing line of acidity.

Serve it chilled. A salad of pear, blue cheese and walnut is the natural plate, though the wine also works with pork cutlets and Asian fusion dishes.