2023 Saint Clair Origin Pinot Gris, Marlborough

Pale straw in colour. Aromas of vanilla, cinnamon spice and flaky warm pastry with a hint of fresh pear. Rich and rounded with layers of spiced poached pear, vanilla custard and clean mineral notes. An off dry style with a full and textured palate and a lingering finish.

The fruit was sourced from a selection of vineyards in Marlborough’s Omaka and Wairau Valleys and harvested at optimum flavour ripeness. The free-run juice was drained from the press and cold settled before a cool fermentation in stainless steel to retain the varietal aromas. A small portion was fermented in old oak and underwent malolactic fermentation in order to add complexity and texture. The parcels of wine were selected by the winemakers and blended then stabilised and carefully prepared for bottling.