Starborough Pinot Gris 09

Winemaker James Jones has subtly increased the complexity of this Pinot Gris for 2009.  Now a blend of 70% O'Dwyers Road and 30% Awatere fruit, rather than all Wairau grapes, this has added a little more zip and lift to the aromas and flavours.  The 2009 is also 0.5 g/l less in residual sugar, but only a 'super-taster' could tell the difference.  And there's a touch of barrel-ferment too.  However, overall, the wine is improved a little.  This is an all-purpose wine, good for those who want a more subtle flavour than Sauvignon Blanc, but not needing food to help it go down as in fully-worked Chardonnay.  The 2008 is drinking superbly now, and the 2009 will be just that much better when it has a year in bottle.  The new 2009 has already won a gold at the International Aromatics Competition judged earlier this year.  RC Dec 09

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