• • Martin
  • 20 April 2009
  5 out of 5

  Great alternative to expensive Alsace!

  I found this a great example of New Zealand Pinot Gris with aromas of pear drops, candied apple, fresh figs and Mirabelle plums. I likened it to a rich Alsace style (similar to the 2003 vintage perhaps?) An off-dry entry leads into a textured mid-palate, with nice acidity on the sides, and the wine ends with a soft, non-bitter finish. Good concentration of fruit weight means for me this is an elegant yet full-bodied wine that works very well with Asian & lightly spiced dishes.

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• • RPM
  • 8 February 2010
  5 out of 5

  Something special

  This strong pinto gris is quite delightful with a lot going on. An entree of 'Goosberry Grand Central' quickly followed by a lemon zing. The complexity is long lasting on the tongue which is when the sultry, even heavy buttery / vanilla overtones hits you, very wet, yet a slighlty dry finish. The finish leaves you unclear as to what of these various sensations won the the day and therefore you quoff a little more to try again. Lovely. I am unsure as to what food you would match this to, but you know what? it's an easy drink and therefore I recommend nothing more than some salty Cashews from sainsburys. There are no down sides to this quite singular wine.

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• • Adam
  • 7 November 2011
  4 out of 5

  Delicious

  Dangerously drinkable! Luscious but not cloying, off dry but not sickly, and with enough acidity to balance it out and keep it refreshing. Drank a glass as an aperitif and another with curry, which it matched well. Notes of pear drops, honey, peach, with some citrus and mineral hints, and a rich nutty finish. Quite delicious.

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• • Mark
  • 26 November 2010
  5 out of 5

  Superb

  A lovely fresh white wine, superb with Thai food or on its own. Would be superb in the summer but last night with the log fire blazing it was wonderful too!

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• • Wooders
  • 29 March 2010
  5 out of 5

  excellent pinot gris

  Nice and fruity but not overly sweet

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• • NE13
  • 20 May 2013
  4 out of 5

  Gorgeous

  This is so delicious, liquid honey, no steeliness at all just subtle tropical fruit . Classy.

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Staff Reviews

• • Ruari Cathmoir
  • Livingston

  Thai me up, Thai me down.

  "I've been looking for an excuse to say 'thai me up' for a while, and Waimea's Pinot Gris is the perfect opportunity to do so. Off-dry in style, though with enough stone and tropical fruit to give make it feel a little sweeter than it is, good acidity balances this out nicely and it's quite voluptuous without being fat or overly viscous. Works well as an aperetif, but serve it alongside Geang Massaman or Panang and you'll see why Alsatian-style wines suit asian cooking so well. The fruit and touch of sweetness are the perfect foil to gentle (and not-so gentle) spice."

Press Reviews

• • The Wine Gang

  A proud showcase of what Pinot Gris can do in New Zealand (2010 Vintage)

  "A delicate pink hue to the colour (typical of Pinot Gris) with a malty, savoury edge to the round and generous peach and mango aromas. Succulent in fruit and with a lovely creamy texture, this is a proud showcase of what Pinot Gris can do in New Zealand. Rating: 87/100 (The Wine Gang, www.thewinegang.com November 2012)"