Matahiwi Estate Pinot Gris2023

On the nose is typically varietal, with pure aromas of melon, pears and citrus zest. The palate is supple and juicy, with luscious tropical fruit and a fine mineral thread, leading to a fresh and sustained finish.

A great match with seafood, chicken or on its own with a chilled peach.

Vineyard

The fruit for our Pinot Gris is grown on the free draining river terrace of our home vineyard. Warm days and cool nights allow for a long ripening period guaranteeing ripe concentrated fruit while maintaining freshness.

Winemaking

The focus in the winery is to capture the pure fruit flavors that come from the vineyard, whilst adding complexity through our winemaking efforts to produce a multi-dimensional wine. This is achieved by tank fermenting the juice using yeasts that can ferment at low temperatures – preserving the essential fruit flavors.

 

Awards & Reviews

2023
Awarded Gold CWSA

2022
Top Wairarapa in the Aotearoa Regional Wine Competition
Awarded 93pts Wine Orbit
Awarded Silver CWSA

2021
Awarded 94pts Wine Orbit
Awarded 93pts Cameron Douglas
Awarded 92pts by Candice Chow Wine Chat

2020
Awarded Gold at the CWSA awards