This special single vineyard Gris hails from New Zealand’s famous Marlborough wine region. A dry white, it’s full of pure quince, spiced pear, peach and floral flavours that continue to build. Subtle use of oak gives you a layered and well-rounded mouth-feel balanced by fresh acidity and mineral notes. A beautiful drink on its own, otherwise, it will make an exceptional partner to Asian cuisine or white poultry dishes.
Tasting Note
AromaConsistent with the Catalina house style, the wine has appealing aromatics of pear, peach, honey and beeswax.
ClosureScrewcap
GrapePinot Gris
MaturationFrench oak puncheons.
Oaked-4
PalateA weighty but refreshingly balanced and cleansing palate.
VarietalV_PINOTGRISGRIGIO
VinificationThe hand-picked fruit was whole bunch pressed and then underwent two fermentation techniques. 88% was fermented slowly (almost 3 months’ duration) with high solids in stainless steel, building weight whilst preserving aromatics. The balance 12% was fermented warm in French oak puncheons. All parcels remained unsulphured on heavy lees until blending in early July, building savouriness, aromatic interest and a strong textural element into the wine.
RegionMarlborough - New Zealand
Region CodeINZAMARLBO
Region NotesWaihopai Valley, Marlborough
State
Subregion
WinemakerPeter Jackson
Wine StyleWhite (Crisp Fresh)
Huon Hooke
0
90
2015/12/31
The Real Review, 25 January 2017
Medium to light yellow colour, with a lifted spicy fragrance, which is rose petal-like and also nutty as if there's a little barrel fermented ingredient. It's borderline gewürz-ish. The finish is very dry and full, the aftertaste lingering well. It has richness and depth and finishes with some alcohol warmth and resonance.
Winestate
4
0
2017/04/03
01 April 2017
Attractively scented, with mouth-filling body and strong, ripe peach and pear-like flavours. Fresh and finely textured, with slightly mealy notes.
Blue Gold Medal
5
0
2017/10/12
Sydney International Wine Competition 2017
Graeme Phillips
0
0
2017/01/16
Hobart Mercury, 17 January 2017
A pale
golden colour with rich,
mouthfilling flavours of apple
and spiced stone fruits, a
touch of oak providing
texture and depth.
Blue Gold Medal
5
0
2017/10/12
Sydney International Wine Competition 2017
Graeme Phillips
0
0
2017/01/16
Hobart Mercury, 17 January 2017
A pale
golden colour with rich,
mouthfilling flavours of apple
and spiced stone fruits, a
touch of oak providing
texture and depth.
Gold Medal
5
0
2015/10/12
Marlborough Wine Show 2016
