NZ
Australia
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93 Points
Peregrine is a leading Central Otago producer, focused on organic vineyard practices.
Pinot Gris 2024 from estate fruit; fermented cool in stainless steel for aromatic purity.
Expressive of stonefruit and citrus, off-dry style with fresh acidity.
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Description
Peregrine Wines, based in Central Otago's renowned Gibbston Valley, is an award-winning New Zealand winery dedicated to organic viticulture and site-expressive winemaking. With a focus on sustainability, the estate sources Pinot Gris from estate and grower vineyards farmed on schist, gravel, and alluvial soils, capturing the unique climate of Otago's alpine valley. The 2024 Pinot Gris is hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel at low temperatures to preserve fruit purity and aromatic lift, with a brief period on lees for texture. Bottled at 13% abv under Stelvin closure, the wine reveals aromas of white peach, pear, and subtle blossom, with a palate balancing gentle sweetness, vibrant stone fruit and crisp citrus, leading to a clean, mineral finish. Peregrine's approach yields a refreshing, food-friendly Pinot Gris ideal as an aperitif, with Asian-inspired cuisine or light seafood, reflecting Otago's modern, pure-fruited style.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Shellfish
Description
Peregrine Wines, based in Central Otago's renowned Gibbston Valley, is an award-winning New Zealand winery dedicated to organic viticulture and site-expressive winemaking. With a focus on sustainability, the estate sources Pinot Gris from estate and grower vineyards farmed on schist, gravel, and alluvial soils, capturing the unique climate of Otago's alpine valley. The 2024 Pinot Gris is hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel at low temperatures to preserve fruit purity and aromatic lift, with a brief period on lees for texture. Bottled at 13% abv under Stelvin closure, the wine reveals aromas of white peach, pear, and subtle blossom, with a palate balancing gentle sweetness, vibrant stone fruit and crisp citrus, leading to a clean, mineral finish. Peregrine's approach yields a refreshing, food-friendly Pinot Gris ideal as an aperitif, with Asian-inspired cuisine or light seafood, reflecting Otago's modern, pure-fruited style.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Shellfish
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Cheese
Fish
Shellfish