{"title":"Central Otago Pinot Gris","description":"\u003cp\u003eCentral Otago is best known for Pinot Noir, but the region's Pinot Gris deserves a look too, benefiting from the same dramatic day-to-night temperature swings that give the area's wines their concentrated fruit and bright acidity. Styles here tend toward the fuller, richer end of the Pinot Gris spectrum, with ripe stone fruit character balanced by a firm streak of acidity from the cool nights. It's a useful comparison if you already know the region for its \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/central-otago-pinot-noir\"\u003eCentral Otago Pinot Noir\u003c\/a\u003e and want to see how it handles a white variety. For Pinot Gris more broadly, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pinot-gris\"\u003ePinot Gris\u003c\/a\u003e covers examples from every region we carry, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/central-otago-wine\"\u003eCentral Otago Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers everything else on offer from the region.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rua-central-otago-pinot-gris","title":"Rua Central Otago Pinot Gris 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRua Central Otago Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fragrant, fruit-driven Pinot Gris from Mora's Cairnmuir Vineyard in Bannockburn. Jasmine, white florals, pear, lychee and white nectarine lead into a fresh, rounded palate, with intriguing hints of blackcurrant and nutmeg lingering through the finish. Cool morning harvesting, stainless steel fermentation and three months on lees preserve its aromatics while adding gentle weight and texture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 vintage opens with white floral and jasmine aromas, followed by Angelys pear, lychee and white nectarine. The palate is fresh and full flavoured, with blackcurrant and nutmeg bringing an unusual savoury fruit contrast and a persistent finish. Fruit was harvested from the Cairnmuir Vineyard in Bannockburn, picked early in the morning to retain its aromatics, then pressed, cold settled and fermented in stainless steel. The wine remained on lees for three months before racking and bottling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas MS, 92\/100 (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Aromas and flavours of ripe red and green pear, red and green apple then nectarine and white flowers.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182009737583,"sku":"100074","price":149.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/RuaCentralOtagoPinotGris.jpg?v=1785109327"},{"product_id":"domaine-rewa-central-otago-french-potter-pinot-gris","title":"Domaine Rewa Central Otago French Potter Pinot Gris 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDomaine Rewa Central Otago French Potter Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry, deeply textural Pinot Gris with a character all its own. Fragrant pear, peach and red apple meet quince, blossom, guava and white peach, with subtle beeswax and savoury notes adding complexity. The medium-bodied palate is concentrated and gently waxy, balanced by refreshing acidity and fine phenolic grip before a remarkably long finish of plum and cranberry. Grown organically on Domaine Rewa's small Pisa Flats vineyard, it is fermented and matured in clay amphorae made on the property alongside seasoned barrels. Try it with smoked fish, roast pork belly or miso-glazed salmon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single-vineyard Pinot Gris was hand-harvested on 27 March 2024 from Clone 2\/15 and Selection Ovaille vines. It was fermented and aged in a combination of clay amphorae and old barrels, producing a pale amber wine with fragrant pear, peach, red apple and apple blossom aromas. The dry, medium-bodied palate shows guava and white peach, with a concentrated, highly textural feel and a long plum and cranberry finish. The wine contains 13% alcohol and only 1,610 bottles were produced. Domaine Rewa is BioGro certified organic, and the 350-litre amphorae are handcrafted on the vineyard by Yannick Fourbet, known as The French Potter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCandice Chow, 94\/100 (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The oily mouthfeel has a waxy feature, flows with refreshing acidity and carries crunchy fruit to a lengthy, elegant finish.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Wong MW, The Real Review, 94\/100 (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Weighty and compact from start to finish, with a fine but grainy texture, this is a surprisingly long and persistent wine.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wag\u0026Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182017110383,"sku":"100294","price":239.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/DomaineRewaCentralOtagoFrenchPotterPinotGris.jpg?v=1784852473"},{"product_id":"penkridge-farm-central-otago-pinot-gris","title":"Penkridge Farm Central Otago Pinot Gris 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenkridge Farm Central Otago Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fresh, textural white shaped by Central Otago's warm days and cool nights. Asian pear and bright citrus lead the way, flowing onto a gently weighted palate with fine acidity and a clean, refreshing finish. The fruit was hand-harvested from Penkridge Farm's boutique vineyard beneath the Pisa Range, where shallow soils over deep gravel deposits help build concentration while the cool evenings preserve freshness. Vegan and sustainably produced, this is an easy wine to enjoy chilled on a sunny afternoon, with enough flavour and texture to carry through the meal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long late-spring frost reduced the crop after damaging some young shoots, although settled flowering weather was followed by very warm summer and autumn days and cool nights. These conditions helped the grapes retain the acidity needed for an elegant, balanced wine. The fruit was hand-harvested in April 2025 and the wine was bottled in September. The winery describes layers of Asian pear and citrus on the nose, followed by pear and citrus flavours, lovely weight and texture, fine acidity and a refreshing finish. Made by Matt Connell, it contains 13% alcohol and 5.4 grams per litre of residual sugar. The wine is vegan and certified under Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wag\u0026Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182018224495,"sku":"100325","price":167.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/PenkridgeFarmCentralOtagoPinotGris.jpg?v=1784782034"},{"product_id":"scout-pinot-gris","title":"Scout Pinot Gris 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScout Central Otago Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rich, textural expression of Pinot Gris from a newly discovered vineyard in Bannockburn. Baked pear, ripe quince and fragrant jasmine give it generous flavour and aromatic lift, while a bright mineral line keeps the wine fresh, precise and distinctly Central Otago. Fermentation in both stainless steel and older large-format oak builds weight and complexity without adding obvious oak flavour. This is Pinot Gris with genuine substance, offering more depth than a simple fruit-driven style while remaining lively and easy to enjoy. Pair it with freshly shucked oysters, seafood, salty snacks, roast pork or creamy dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit came from a new vineyard for Scout in Bannockburn, Central Otago, and was hand picked when flavour, acidity and ripeness reached their ideal balance. It was gently whole bunch pressed before undergoing a slow, five-month wild fermentation in a combination of stainless steel and older large-format oak. This approach developed texture and complexity without imparting noticeable oak flavour. The cool growing season produced a richer, more substantial style, with layers of baked pear, ripe quince and jasmine carried by bright minerality and Central Otago freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blanc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182020092271,"sku":"100381","price":191.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/ScoutPinotGris.jpg?v=1785209189"},{"product_id":"m-by-montana-pinot-gris","title":"M by Montana Pinot Gris 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM by Montana Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from Central Otago fruit, part of the label's push into bolder, more premium territory within the Montana stable. It's fragrant and vivid from the first sniff, bursting with nashi pear, rock melon and stone fruit character. The palate follows through with the same orchard and melon fruit, dry and textured, carrying to a clean finish. There's more concentration here than you'd expect at this price point - confident rather than shy. Pour it alongside a grilled chicken salad, or push it further with something spicier like a seafood laksa.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fragrant Pinot Gris from Central Otago is bursting with nashi pear, rock melon and stone fruit notes. 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The palate is crisp, taut and dry, built around pomaceous fruit and citrus peel, with phenolic texture adding real length and complexity. Hand-picked in early April and aged on yeast lees for ten months, it's a wine of purity and poise built to evolve further in bottle. Delicious now with fresh seafood such as snapper or pan-seared scallops, and worth cellaring through 2028 and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023\/24 growing season opened with heavy spring rains before settling into a drier run than the previous three years, with budburst on 25 September and a significant frost event on 27 October that reduced Pinot Noir volumes without affecting quality. Fruit was hand-picked between 2 and 4 April in ideal condition and ripeness, whole-bunch pressed, and left to ferment naturally before ageing on yeast lees for ten months, during which the wine underwent full malolactic fermentation. 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Serve it lightly chilled with Thai-style seafood, roast chicken or a mildly spiced curry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Gold River Pinot Gris was sourced from a mix of vineyards in Bendigo, Central Otago. The fruit was handpicked and whole-bunch pressed to preserve purity, then cool fermented in stainless steel, with fermentation stopped while the wine was just off dry. It has a pale straw colour, soft floral and citrus aromas, juicy fruit weight and refreshing acidity. 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