THE NED PINOT GRIS 2024

TASTING NOTE

Distinctly salmon pink in hue, a signature feature of The Ned Pinot Gris, this wine showcases bright floral aromas alongside notes of nectarine and white peach. The broad yet refreshing palate offers juicy lychee flavours complemented by hints of spicy poached pear, delivering a lush and supple expression of cool climate
Marlborough Pinot Gris.

FOOD MATCHING

Crafted to be an everyday glass of wine that can be appreciated as much on its own as it can when paired with food. Try The Ned Pinot Gris with pan-seared scallops in a white wine butter sauce or with a grilled halloumi and rocket salad dressed decadently with a balsamic vinaigrette.

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 the Pinot Gris fruit, which is naturally pink in colour, underwent a period of skin contact to enhance colour and texture in the juice. The fruit 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.

ANALYSIS

• Alcohol - 13.5%
• pH - 3.36
• Titratable Acidity - 5.37g/L
• Residual Sugar - 5.6g/L
• Vegan Certified

VINTAGE

Vintage 2024 will be remembered for being one of Marlborough’s smaller vintages but also for producing exceptional fruit quality. Despite a dry winter and resulting low ground moisture levels, full dams and
positive river flows supplied essential soil moisture for the start of the growing season with budburst in mid-September.

Minimal frosts occurred, and though November and December were warm, below-average temperatures potentially contributed to the smaller vintage. From December to February, temperatures rose sharply, accompanied by above-average sunshine and below-average rainfall, leading to drought concerns and an early start to harvest.

Perfect weather aided steady picking from February until mid-April, allowing fruit to be picked in perfect condition at peak ripeness delivering consistent levels of concentration and complexity of flavour.

International Wine Challenge 2025 - Gold

Right in the heart of the magical Waihopai Valley, a million miles from anywhere, lies The Ned - one of Marlborough's most famous peaks - and the childhood playground for founder and winemaker, Brent Marris. It's a place where nights are two degrees colder and days two degrees hotter. Where possibilities take hold and good times unfold, where the young at heart thrive. And where there's liveliness and adventure in every bottle.