2023 Te Whare Ra Pinot Gris SV 5182, Marlborough

Off-dry pinot gris with just a hint of sweetness balancing tangy acidity. Nice weight and texture with a refreshingly crisp finish. Good purity with flavours that suggest peach, golden delicious apple and tree-ripened pear 08 MAY 2024 Drink 2024–2028

91 points BC MW therealreview.com

Te Whare Ra (TWR) is a small vineyard and winery located in the Marlborough sub-region of Renwick, owned by winemakers – Anna & Jason Flowerday. The 11 Ha vineyard which has predominantly loam over clay soils, is one of the oldest in Marlborough, originally planted in 1979. Yields are kept low, the vineyard is managed with a combination of organic and biodynamic practices and all the fruit is hand picked and hand-sorted.

This wine is finely structured with great purity & length of flavour and a lovely fleshiness. Lifted aromas of nashi pear, raspberry, red apple and white florals follow on to flavours of the same along with savoury undertones which are balanced by fine, supple texture and lingering minerality. This release is a dry style which has concentration, balance and great texture with layers of flavour.

 Anna Flowerday TWR