A skin-ferment ‘orange’ wine from Central Otago, made from Gibbston Pinot Gris fruit. A clear, bright, pale amber colour in the glass. A tangy perfume of red apple, kumquat, oriental spice, apricot and lemon peel, with herbal and floral top notes. Bone dry with a briney acidity, highlighting those lush, spicy fruit flavours. There is a peppery phenolic interest here, but also a silken, waxy texture that swaddles the spikier elements. Spice and herbs hang out at the finish, which is both dry and fresh. A gorgeous wine with food. 93pts
Valli ‘The Real McCoy’ Pinot Gris 2022
