THE NED PINOT GRIS 2026

TASTING NOTE

Subtle coral pink in colour, this Marlborough Pinot Gris opens with inviting aromas of white peach, ripe pear, and honeydew melon, complemented by subtle floral notes and a hint of baking spice. The palate is fresh yet generously textured, showcasing juicy stone fruit and crisp orchard fruit balanced by bright acidity. Smooth and harmonious, it finishes with lingering freshness.

FOOD MATCHING

The Ned Pinot Gris has been crafted as an everyday glass of wine that can be appreciated as much on its own as it can when paired with food. Try matching up this wine with roast pork with apple and sage, or a pumpkin ravioli with sage and toasted walnuts

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 - 3.62
• Titratable Acidity - 5.29 g/L
• Residual Sugar - 5.6g/L
• Vegan Certified

VINTAGE

The 2026 growing season delivered a dynamic yet ultimately rewarding vintage for Marlborough. Following a wet, mild winter, vines entered a warm, sunny spring with ample soil moisture and minimal frost pressure, driving strong early growth and one of the fastest progressions from budburst to flowering on record.

A timely return to cooler conditions around flowering helped moderate fruit set, resulting in balanced yields and improved bunch architecture. Summer brought cooler-than-average temperatures alongside a notably wet January, replenishing soil moisture and supporting berry development without compromising vine health.

February provided the ideal ripening window; warm, sunny, and largely dry — allowing fruit to reach optimal flavour maturity. Harvest commenced earlier than usual and progressed efficiently, concluding after a concentrated finish in April.

Overall, 2026 can be considered a high-quality vintage, offering excellent varietal expression, vibrancy, and balance.

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.