Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Waitaki
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Waitaki.
More informations about the variety Pinot gris
Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.
More informations about the region of South Island
New Zealand's youngest wine region (first vines 2001), South Island (North Otago), complex soils of limestone, greywacke and schist. Pinot Noir the signature red: elegant and delicate with cherry, raspberry, strawberry, wild herbs and spice — more aerial and fine-boned than Central Otago Pinots. Taut Riesling with citrus, blossom and mineral hints, cutting acidity. Pinot Gris and Chardonnay as complements.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot gris grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 4% of Pinot gris
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Pinot gris
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Pinot gris
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Pinot gris
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot gris
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot gris
- CreamPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Pinot gris