A wine from Bendigo in Central Otago, that is often recognised as one of NZ’s best examples of the varietal – I got to taste a sample of this a few weeks ago, – would have loved to have had this as part of our Top 10 Tasting last week. Fragrance is one of the key elements to a great Pinot Gris (alongside texture) in my opinion, and there is a complex set of flavours on show here. Citrus and spice come first, but there’s a richer baked pear, peach and brioche note underneath, and a lift of honeysuckle florals. A chalky minerality come into the medium-bodied palate that has enough concentration but doesn’t overwhelm the spaces in between that allow movement and complexity to bloom as you head towards the spicy, pithy finish. 93pts
Prophet’s Rock Pinot Gris 2022
