Richmond Plains Pinot Gris 2022
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RPPG202210 UCNZ
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From one of New Zealand’s pioneering organic wineries delivers a charming Pinot Gris, succulent to sip no matter the time of day, season or occasion.
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Savor the crisp, refreshing flavors of apple, lemon, quince, and mineral undertones, with sweet florals and a dry, youthful character, all brightened by zesty acidity.
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The exceptional approachability makes it an excellent match for many different foods and cooking styles from spicy Asian dishes to grilled seafood.
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1 or more bottles$23.99
Editors notes
Beautifully ripe fruit was hand harvested in the end of March and whole bunch pressed. Partly (28%) fermented in Oak Barrels for 6 months. Tiny berries produced wonderful concentrated fruit flavours which were preserved by fermenting the wine at cool temperatures.
Fragrant floral aromas with apricot, poached pear, rock melon and subtle spice. Hints of Turkish delight and rose petals. A smooth, long lingering finish with elegant weight and smooth flow.
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- Baked Apple
- Nectarine
- Turkish Delight
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- Baked Apple
- Citrus Zest
- Nectarine
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New Zealand
The New Zealand wine industry is one of the younger wine regions in the world, whose popularity grew immensely when Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc hit the world wine scene, quite unique in style when compared to the typical French Sancerre.
Wine is successfully cultivated on both the North and South islands from a latitude of 36 degrees in the North to 45 degrees for the most southerly wine region in the world, the South Island's Central Otago. The majority of regions are located in free-draining alluvial valleys except for Waiheke Island and Kawarau Gorge in Central Otago and benefit from the moderating effect of the maritime climate as no vineyard is more than 80 miles from the ocean. With plentiful sunshine hours and cool evening sea breezes, the grapes thrive.
Sauvignon Blanc is the major white variety people will think of when you mention New Zealand Whites, however fantastic Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and less commonly Viognier, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Blanc. Pinot Noir is the most widely planted red variety in New Zealand although Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Bordeaux Blends), Syrah are also grown and in even smaller amounts, Tempranillo and Montepulcianos can too be found. Sparkling wines of very high standards are also made in New Zealand.
The key wine regions in New Zealand include Auckland, Canterbury, Central Otago, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Marlborough and Nelson.
Nelson
Nelson is nestled on the top end of the South Island, two hours to the west of its famous neighbour Marlborough. The wineries are mostly located on the plains, southwest of the town of Nelson, and upon the hills of Upper Moutere.
The region receives a lot more rain than its neighbour Marlborough, however, also receives enough sunshine to balance out the rainfall. Nelson’s northern exposure gives it more second-highest total hours of sunshine in the whole country. The soil structure tends to clay loam over hard clay subsoils.
Heavier reds like Cabernet Sauvignon don’t do so well in Nelson, whereas lighter reds like Pinot Noir and even Montepulciano have had more success. In the whites, Chardonnay of very high quality is being produced, with lesser amounts of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chenin Blanc are also cultivated.
Although it is one of the smaller wine regions, the fact that you can visit most of the wineries in a single day is a bonus!
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About the brand Richmond Plains
Richmond Plains is a wine making pioneer producing New Zealand’s first Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from certified Organic and Biodynamic grapes. Owned by Lars and Sam Jensen Richmond Plains is a small family winery located near Nelson. “We believe in making great wines by working with nature in our vineyard environment. By using organic and biodynamic methods we can truly express the vineyard’s character or terroir in the wines.You May Also Like
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