Peregrine Pinot Gris 08

Peregrine is one of our favourite wineries in Central Otago, making a full range of top quality wines. This Pinot Gris, made from an equal blend of Cromwell Basin and Gibbston fruit shows why this variety has become immensely popular over the past few years. Dry and full-bodied at 14.0% alc., the Peregrine Pinot Gris has intriguing pear, quince, tropical fruit and spice aromas and flavours that lift it out of the ordinary. The subtle, but inherent textures and depth will make this a most versatile wine with all food. Gold medal at the 2008 N.Z. International Wine Show.  Top 30 09

Peregrine Pinot Gris 2008 (18.0+/20) made from approx. equal proportions of Gibbston and Cromwell fruit. The wine, at 14.0% alc and 5 g/l rs was youthfully steely and minerally on nose, but showed classic pear and stonefruit flavours with excellent concentration on the palate. The wine was obviously fresh with esters lift and crisp acidity.  RC Oct 08

The wine abounds with pear, quince, mango and stonefruit. It is well balanced and mouth filling with great persistence.

Source: peregrinewines.co.nz

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