ME by Matahiwi Estate Pinot Gris2023

This is a wonderfully exotic wine with aromas of flowers, pear and melon. The palate has nectarine and tropical fruit richness which is balanced with a smooth refreshing finish. Great on its own this Pinot Gris is incredibly versatile with a variety of food, our favourites being chilled furry peach and red curry mussels.

Vineyard

Fruit for this wine was selected from mature vineyards in the North Island that consistently produce outstanding Pinot Gris grapes. The 2021 vintage has delivered exceptional quality with low yields and a temperate dry growing season producing clean ripe fruit with great flavor intensity.

Winemaking

The focus in the winery is to capture the pure fruit flavours that come in from the vineyard. The grapes were harvested at optimum ripeness then gently pressed and the juice fermented at cool temperatures with selected yeasts to enhance aromatic potential. After ferment the wine rested on lees to enhance mouthfeel before blending and preparation for early bottling.

Awards & Reviews

2022
Awarded 90 pts by Wine Orbit – Sam Kim

2021

Awarded 5 stars by Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
Awarded Gold by CWSA
Awarded 91pts Bob Campbell

2019

Awarded 91pts by Wine Orbit – Sam Kim
Awarded 90pts Cameron Douglas
Awarded Silver at the CWSA

2018

Awarded Double Gold at the CWSA awards
Awarded Best Value by Winestate Mangazine
Awarded 4.5 stars by Wine Orbit