18.5/20 | Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
As a premium, boutique producer, Q's sales strategy has always been to focus on the top tier of our nation's white table cloth restaurants and this elite wine has long been a wine list staple in many of New Zealand's most revered dining rooms. We've been lucky enough to nab a small parcel of stock and have worked our magic to sneak it under the $25 barrier. If you're a fan of premium South Island Pinot Gris, it's time for you to smell the coffee.
This is luscious single vineyard wine from the Waitaki Valley in North Otago; an off-dry, refreshing and textural expression. Expect layers of elegant pear and quince characters underpinned by beautifully fresh acidity. It's a style that works wonderfully as an aperitif, but is magical with food as its fine dining reputation suggests. Climb in.
Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews writes "This is a dry 2020 Pinot Gris with aromas of pear and stonefruit, along with subtleties of white blossoms, five-spice and minerals and an excellent acid drive.
The winery writes "Nice bright yellow, with green reflects in colour. Intense pear and white flowers on the nose, with a hint of ginger. The mouth is full bodied and long balanced, with a refreshing acidity revealing the clean aromas of summer stone fruits."
| Stock Level: | High |
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| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Volume: | 750ML |
| Alcohol: | 13.0 |
| Seal Type: | Screwcap |