THE NED PINOT GRIS 2022

TASTING NOTE

Recognisably salmon pink in colour, The Ned Pinot Gris 2022 showcases classic aromas of quince, pear drop and vibrant stonefruit. The palate is lush with juicy nectarine and Braeburn flavours supported by an underlying hint of spice that leads to an unctuous ripe finish.

FOOD MATCHING

A versatile wine when it comes to food matching with its notable fruitiness and gentle acidity. Try pairing this silky wine with succulent chicken thighs added to a creamy, lemon fettuccine pasta sauce.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

Crafted to be enjoyed at the peak of its vibrancy and freshness, we recommend drinking this wine within 2-3 years of vintage date.

ORIGIN

Marlborough, New Zealand

WINEMAKING

A portion of Pinot Gris juice underwent a period of skin contact to enhance colour and texture. It was then gently pressed to stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Selected yeast strains were chosen to enhance varietal intensity and mouthfeel with a slow, steady fermentation to preserve these aromatics. The salmon pink colour is a stylistic signature of The Ned Pinot Gris.

ANALYSIS

• Alcohol - 13.5%
• pH - 3.41
• Titratable Acidity - 5.73g/L
• Residual Sugar - 5.8g/L
• Vegan Certified

VINTAGE

Record rainfall in July, August and a warm start to September, permitted an energetic start to the growing season. This coincided with double the usual number of frosts which were replaced by warmer temperatures and humid northerly airflows in October. Early season varieties flowered rapidly while later season varietals were slightly challenged by a cool, wet start to December. Increasing temperatures and a warm, dry January ultimately ensured an abundance of fruit.

Despite heavy February rains, good vineyard practice and increased sunshine hours through the tail end of February meant the vast majority of the resulting fruit was clean and ripe.

Harvesting began in early March due to early season disease pressure with positive fruit flavours indicating physiological ripeness.

The team are excited about the structural diversity and bright complex flavours of the 2022 wines.

GOLD

• New Zealand International Wine Show 2022
• Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2023

93 POINTS

• The Real Review Top Value Wines: Bob Campbell 2022 - Top Value & Top Rank

"A trademark tint of pink/orange with bright, fresh, ripe loquat, pear, honeysuckle and a hint of pomegranate backed by refreshing acidity. Dry but not austere."

• WineOrbit: Sam Kim 2022

"This is immediately appealing on the nose with nectarine, poached pear, lemon zest and subtle spice aromas. The palate delivers ripe fruit intensity with rounded mouthfeel and silky texture beautifully framed by refreshing acidity, offering fabulous drinking. At its best: now to 2025."

92 POINTS

• Cameron Douglas MS 2022

"Distinctive appearance with its soft apricot hues the aromas speak specifically to the variety with ripe fresh almost sweet pear scents then apple and white nectarine. On the palate the wine is just dry with a core of fruit, contrasting acid line and balanced, even finish. Delicious, lush and fresh in a ready to drink expression. Drinking window is from day of purchase through 2025."

17.5/20 POINTS

• Drinksbiz Annual Aromatic Wine Report: Joelle Thomson 2023

"The Ned Pinot Gris is made with a portion of skin contact, which provides an attractive light pink colour to this refreshing young wine. It's made from grapes grown in the Waihopai Valley in Marlborough, home to some of most succulent, refreshing wines made in that region today. This one puts Pinot Gris' best foot forward in every sip."