Wine makers notes:
Grapes Harvested from Waipara Valley vineyards have been crafted with minimal intervention to allow the vibrant regional characteristics to shine through
Aromas of Honey suckle, Spiced pear and stone fruit dominate the nose and move through onto the palate to provide compl...more »ex fruit flavours with a hint of spice.
The wine is bright, lively and luscious with the slight residual sugar balancing the wines fresh acidity giving a mouth filling and persistent finish.
This highly appealing single-vineyard Pinot Gris from low yielding vines brims with flavours and aromas of pear, white stonefruit,honeysuckle and lemon citrus notes, and ginger spice hints. The palate is luscious, yet refined, with a soft smooth satisfyingly long finish. A beautifully ba...more »lanced wine, for enjoyment on its own, or paired with food.
Winemaker Notes: There is plenty of fruit here, with pear juice and apples dominating the rustic complexity. A rich fruit salad palate, some zesty acidity, and a touch of sweetness make this wine positively jump out of the glass. Great with food or pretty much anything else. If mischief is afoot, th...more »is little number needs to be on hand.
Wine makers comments:The Odyssey Pinot Gris is an elgantlly structured wine with classic varietal flavours of honey, pear and quince.Approachable in its youth, this dry will show even greater complexities as it ages.
Wine Orbit Comments:The bouquet is delicately perfumed showing pineapple...more », pear and white peach characters. It’s beautifully ripe and elegantly textured on the palate with lovely weight and a lingering crisp finish. The wine shows lovely fruit expression and gentle complexity, making it a most satisfying wine to drink! 4 ****
Picked in late February in perfect condition, whole bunch pressed and fermented cool for fruitiness. Ripe tropical fruit and pip fruit flavours and aromas, the palate shows a sliver of sweetness (10g/L RS) that is balanced by the crisp finish. Pairs beautifully with Asian style dishes, or try a pear...more » and blue cheese salad.
Juicy peach and apricot with notes of hazelnuts on the nose. Sweet flavours of honey melon and crispy apple, give this wine a nice balance on the palate.
Tasting notes
Appearance: gold yellow. Nose: powerful and slightly smoky, notes of dry fruits and honey.Palate: nice acidity with honey, cooked apricots. Complex finish.
Serving suggestion
Pinot Gris Grand Cru Hatschbourg can be enjoyed alone or paired with dishes with pronounced flavors (suc...more »h as veal kidneys, foie gras, game, duck, or strong cheeses). For dessert it goes perfectly with a rhubarb pie.
A lifted honeyed nose and a fine crisp acidity. This is a luscious, broad and elegant wine with a strong mineral backbone, fine balance and a long textured finish. An exotic texture with lush fruit flavours made in a dry style.
Food Match: Seared scallops, seafood dishes or Thai fo...more »od