Wither Hills Pinot Gris 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Wither Hills
Label Name:
 
Pinot Gris
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Gris
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
5%. Historical critic score: Falstaff 90 pts (2013 vintage). Listed among Pinot Gris entries at the New Zealand International Wine Show 2024. Additional retailer tasting descriptions available

Tasting Note
Aromatic off-dry Pinot Gris: white peach, quince and Beurre Bosc pear with honeysuckle and warm spice. Juicy, succulent palate, vibrant acidity and a refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Roast pork, grilled salmon, creamy pasta, goat or washed-rind cheeses; Asian: miso-glazed salmon, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, sushi and light dim sum.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit, cool-pressed and cool-fermented (stainless steel); made as an off-dry, fruit-driven wine with minimal oak influence.

Vineyard Info
Wither Hills, Marlborough estate founded in 1994; Certified Sustainable Winegrowing NZ. Winemaker Matt Large crafts approachable, fruit-driven whites.