Palliser Estate Pinot Gris 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Palliser Estate
Label Name:
 
Pinot Gris
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Martinborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Gris
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Cameron Douglas MS: 93 points (review for 2023). Vivino average rating ~3. 8/5

Tasting Note
Fragrant pear and white stone-fruit with honeysuckle, white spice and a touch of leesy nuttiness. Dry to gently off-dry, crisp acidity and fine textured mid-palate leading to a long, aromatic finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork with apple, creamy pasta, grilled scallops, chicken Caesar. Asian: Thai green curry, Vietnamese salads, sushi/sashimi, pork gyoza. Pairs well with mildly spicy and aromatic dishes.

Production Method
Grapes gently pressed, cool fermentation (primarily stainless steel) with lees contact for texture; small amounts may see neutral oak or extended sur‑lie ageing to add weight. Winemaking emphasises purity and restraint.

Vineyard Info
Palliser Estate is a Martinborough producer managing multiple sustainably farmed vineyards with an organics/regenerative focus; winemaking led by Guy McMaster and emphasises low‑input viticulture. Estate holdings sit on free‑draining terrace soils.