TASTING NOTES FOR Sparrow & Barrow Pinot Gris Gisborne New Zealand 2024

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with light silver-green highlights, bright and youthful in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Fresh and aromatic, showing ripe pear, white peach and apple blossom with hints of citrus zest, honeysuckle and delicate spice. Subtle floral notes add lift and freshness.

👅 Palate
Bright and beautifully balanced, delivering flavours of pear, stone fruit and crisp apple with refreshing acidity and lovely fruit purity. The palate is smooth and gently textural, offering excellent drinkability and vibrant Gisborne fruit character.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Soft and silky with a fresh acid line providing balance and energy. The finish is clean, refreshing and persistent with lingering pear, citrus and delicate spice notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern New Zealand Pinot Gris style showing freshness, vibrant fruit and easy-drinking appeal. Crisp and lively while still offering gentle texture and attractive fruit richness.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with seafood, grilled chicken, sushi, salads, creamy pasta dishes and soft cheeses. Also excellent with Asian-inspired cuisine and light antipasto platters.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A fresh and highly enjoyable Gisborne Pinot Gris delivering bright fruit, refreshing acidity and effortless drinkability. Vibrant, versatile and food-friendly, this is a terrific everyday Pinot Gris that offers excellent value and broad appeal.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷