Vavasour Pinot Gris 2022, Awatere Valley

Description

When Vavasour came to plant vines in 1986, Marlborough’s cool Awatere Valley was just a remote landscape dotted with sheep – it was thought far too extreme for viticulture. But today Vavasour are considered trailblazers for uncovering the hidden potential of the area. Richly structured with layered flavours of fruit, ginger and mineral, this wine is proof that Marlborough can do more than world-class Sauvignon Blanc. The choice of the grape’s Gallic name, Pinot Gris – rather than the Italian Pinot Grigio – reflects the way some grapes are fermented in French oak barriques and aged with lees to add richness and texture.

bedrinkaware.co.uk