Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2022

Drink it now or cellar for up to 8 years. No need to decant, but best to open it half an hour before service. Located in the picturesque Marlborough region of New Zealand, Kim Crawford Winery was founded in 1996 and has quickly achieved success and popularity for its distinctive wines, which strongly capture the New Zealand style. The estate vineyards benefit from the region's dry and sunny maritime climate, which is particularly beneficial to Sauvignon Blanc, and varied terroirs that ensure a fantastic production variety. The winemaking operations take an innovative approach using modern technology and traditional methods, to make expressive and aromatic wines that offer style and substance. Kim Crawford Pinot Grigio reveals a pale straw color and a broad and vibrant aromatic profile. On the nose, fruity notes of pear, peach, and apple are followed by delicate floral and spicy hints. On the palate, the wine is extremely balanced. It is rich and smooth, complex and soft. It has a medium body and an oily texture, which is a typical characteristic of the grape variety. It is fresh and ripe with a long and intriguing finish that recalls tropical and spicy notes. It is excellent on its own as an aperitif, but also pairs very well with fish and seafood or lightly spiced Thai dishes.

Price: £11.77 from 8wines UK