River -T EstateLast Pick Pinot Gris
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The Last Pick Pinot Gris of the River -T Estate is in the top 0 of wines of Waitaki.
Details and technical informations about River -T Estate's Last Pick Pinot Gris.
Discover the grape variety: Doçal de Refóios
Very fresh and light whites with a pale golden robe, airy palate with lively acidity, showing signature aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers and nervous notes. Confidential heritage profile. Rare and confidential, it belongs to the heritage varieties preserved for their genetic and historical interest within the Vinho Verde DOC. Portuguese white autochtone variety from northern Minho, in the Lima sub-region.
Informations about the River -T Estate
The River -T Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Waitaki to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Waitaki
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.
The wine region of South Island
New Zealand's southern island, cradle of the country's great wines. Sauvignon Blanc signature in Marlborough (~80% of national vineyard): explosive and tropical with grapefruit, passion fruit, boxwood, cut grass and mineral touch — global benchmark. Pinot Noir star in Central Otago (among the most southerly) and Waipara: airy with cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, thyme. Taut Riesling, precise Chardonnay, floral Pinot Gris.
The word of the wine: Right bank
In Bordeaux, it refers to the vineyards located on the right bank of the Gironde and Dordogne rivers, where the Merlot grape variety is dominant. These are the appellations of Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Fronsac, etc.
