Wairau River
Marlborough, New Zealand
Crafted from vine to bottle in small batches using only estate grown fruit
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Wairau River
Pinot Gris
Established in 1978, the Rose family estate vineyards rest on the banks of the Wairau River (pronounced "why‐raow"). Pioneers in this region, the Roses selected the best sites for their vineyards, expressive of the Marlborough terroir. Wairau River Wines remains a true family owned winery committed to its craft, using 100% estate grown fruit tended in small batches from vine to bottle. It maintains low yields ripened in shallow, low-fertility soil to produce concentrated flavors in its wines. Renowned for their powerful fruit and classic elegance, the label’s wines are true to their varieties and convey a sense of place. The 2012 Pinot Gris is dry with classic pear and quince flavors. The grapes come from some of the oldest Pinot Gris vines in Marlborough. Harvested in the cool morning hours, they are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged on light lees for a c ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Wairau River
Pinot Gris
Established in 1978, the Rose family estate vineyards rest on the banks of the Wairau River (pronounced "why‐raow"). Pioneers in this region, the Roses selected the best sites for their vineyards, expressive of the Marlborough terroir. Wairau River Wines remains a true family owned winery committed to its craft, using 100% estate grown fruit tended in small batches from vine to bottle. It maintains low yields ripened in shallow, low-fertility soil to produce concentrated flavors in its wines. Renowned for their powerful fruit and classic elegance, the label’s wines are true to their varieties and convey a sense of place. The 2012 Pinot Gris is dry with classic pear and quince flavors. The grapes come from some of the oldest Pinot Gris vines in Marlborough. Harvested in the cool morning hours, they are gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged on light lees for a c ...
WINE REGION:
Marlborough
New Zealand's Marlborough region is arguably its most important, a name synonymous with the country's distinctive world-class Sauvignon Blancs. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—with its tropical fruit, gooseberry and herbaceous notes—is one of a kind. And it is all thanks to Marlborough's terroir: a large, gravelly river valley inland of Cloudy Bay at the northeast tip of the South Island, it enjoys long, warm, maritime-influenced summers. But Marlborough isn't only about Sauvignon Blanc. The region also produces exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling wine and both dry and sweet Riesling.
WINE REGION
Marlborough
New Zealand's Marlborough region is arguably its most important, a name synonymous with the country's distinctive world-class Sauvignon Blancs. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc—with its tropical fruit, gooseberry and herbaceous notes—is one of a kind. And it is all thanks to Marlborough's terroir: a large, gravelly river valley inland of Cloudy Bay at the northeast tip of the South Island, it enjoys long, warm, maritime-influenced summers. But Marlborough isn't only about Sauvignon Blanc. The region also produces exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling wine and both dry and sweet Riesling.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Dim Sum, Smoked Salmon, Cheeseburger and Fries
Pairs well with…
Dim Sum, Smoked Salmon, Cheeseburger and Fries
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Dim Sum, Smoked Salmon, Cheeseburger and Fries
Pairs well with…
Dim Sum, Smoked Salmon, Cheeseburger and Fries