Floral
Stone fruit
Green apple

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Rockburn Pinot Gris

Name: Rockburn Pinot Gris 750ml
SKU: 115069
Price: 23.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Wine · New Zealand · 750ml · 13%

$23.99each

What it tastes like

A Central Otago Pinot Gris with pear and floral notes, fresh acidity and a smooth finish.

Floral
Stone fruit
Green apple

Additional information

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

The story of Rockburn Pinot Gris

Rockburn Pinot Gris is grown in the cool-climate Gibbston Valley of Central Otago, where Rockburn has a vineyard on the Gibbston Back Road. Pinot Noir dominates the region, so a Pinot Gris from here is a minority wine, and it is made in small lots.

The grapes are picked by hand early in the morning and taken straight to the winery, where they are fermented in small batches. Some parcels of the young wine are then aged in older French oak, which adds weight and texture to the palate.

In the glass it shows ripe pear, apricot and white florals, with nectarine, nashi pear and a little spice. The palate leans to autumn pear and grapefruit, with a pear skin grip and a zesty finish.

Serve it chilled with seafood or with spiced Asian dishes, where the pear fruit and fresh finish cope well with a bit of heat.