Carrick
Bannockburn Pinot Gris 2020 750ml

A flavoursome Pinot Gris with ripe fruit, spices and textural details

The Carrick Pinot Gris is a classic example of this variety from Central Otago, it is the cousin of Pinot Noir, named for the grey purple colour of its skins.

Focused and elegantly weighted on the palate with textural mouthfeel and crisp acidity. Match with satay chicken and Thai cuisine.

Crushed, pressed and wild fermented in a combination of tank and old oak barriques (27%), barrels fermented to dryness, the tank was stopped to retain some residual sugar. Both parcels were blended after 7 months maturation and then bottled.

"93 points Excellent - Fragrant, varietal and floral with a fruit centric bouquet of pears and apple, spices and a youthful vibrato. Lots of texture as the wine touches the palate with acidity, some super fine fruit tannins and a lees driven complexity. Satin smooth as the wine opens out and warms on the palate, flavours mirror the bouquet. Balanced and well made with a decent length and finesse. A wine that will continue to age with best drinking from 2023 through 2028+." - Cameron Douglas -