TASTING NOTES FOR Whitehaven Pinot Gris Marlborough New Zealand 2022
🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with delicate silver and light green highlights, bright and beautifully clear in the glass.
👃 Aromas
Fresh and aromatic, showing ripe pear, white peach and apple blossom with hints of citrus zest, honeysuckle and subtle spice. Delicate floral lift adds elegance 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 with vibrant Marlborough freshness and excellent drinkability.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Soft and silky with a fresh acid line providing balance and energy. The finish is clean, crisp and persistent with lingering pear, citrus and delicate spice notes.
🍇 Overall Style
A refined Marlborough Pinot Gris style showing freshness, fruit purity and elegant texture. Crisp and lively while still offering attractive richness and smooth drinkability.
🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with seafood, grilled chicken, sushi, creamy pasta dishes, salads and soft cheeses. Also excellent with Asian-inspired cuisine and light antipasto platters.
🍷 BBD Verdict
A fresh and highly enjoyable Marlborough Pinot Gris delivering bright fruit, refreshing acidity and effortless drinkability. Elegant, versatile and food-friendly, this is a superb everyday Pinot Gris that consistently overdelivers for value and enjoyment.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
