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Esk Valley Pinot Gris

2022

Pink tinged Pinot Gris, this is rich and full, fragrant and ripe.

Pinot Gris is undoubtedly one of New Zealand's finest varieties, giving beautiful pink berries, full of flavour. This has translated into some lovely wines, like this from Esk Valley.

A dry style of Pinot Gris with aromas and flavours of pear, peach, citrus and honey. A small portion of the wine was fermented in oak barrels, adding richness and complexity to this delicious and highly drinkable wine.

Nestled in New Zealand's scenic Hawke’s Bay Region, Esk Valley Winery is a perfect embodiment of the area's rich wine tradition. A wonder, the winery boasts a unique, boutique charm and exquisite wine range inspired by the very soul of its surroundings.

Established back in 1933, Esk Valley has survived the passage of time and now thrives as one of the most respected wineries in the region. Its history is steeped in tradition, and this is evident in its age-old winemaking techniques and estate-owned vineyards.

Every drop of wine produced at Esk Valley Winery carries an expressive character that is rich, full-bodied and diverse, mirroring the region's lush landscapes.

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Wine Type	White wine
Closure	Screw Cap
Alc. Vol	13.5
Units	10.125
Region	Hawke's Bay
Country	New Zealand
Grape Varietal	Pinot Gris

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Esk Valley

Under winemaker Gordon Russell, Esk Valley produce a collection of wines that are regarded amongst New Zealand's finest. They source grapes from two of New Zealand’s most famous wine regions - Hawke's Bay and Marlborough.

Hawke's Bay, on the east coast of the North Island, has a warm maritime climate and gravel based soils that are ideal for the production of high quality reds and fuller white wines. It is from Hawke's Bay that Esk Valley sources its Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris.

Marlborough, at the northern tip of the South Island, is renowned the world over for its unique style of Sauvignon Blanc. With much cooler nights, Marlborough produces wines with a freshness and intensity of flavour that is rare in the wine world. This is the source of Esk Valley’s Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Noir.

Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris (also known as Pinot Grigio) is a pink-tinged grape mutation of Pinot Noir. While both Gris and Grigio are genetically the same, the wines produce quite different styles.

Wines that call themselves Pinot Gris are usually richer, with a fuller body and a slightly spicy, herbaceous flavour profile. This style is most associated with the French region of Alsace, though Pinot Gris is also becoming immensely popular in Oregon, California, New Zealand and Australia. You might also find it called Grauburgunder in Germany and Austria.

A wine that calls itself Pinot Grigio will usually be in the light, citrusy, easy-drinking Italian style. Pinot Grigio does not generally have a distinct flavour; having bright acidity is its most famous feature.