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Leefield Station Pinot Gris, Marlborough

Leefield Station is located in the Waihopai Valley of Marlborough, and is one of the oldest farming stations in Marlborough, dating back to the 1840s. In 2013 Brent Marris of Marisco Vineyards purchased the 2,300 ha property with sights set for not only it?s pastoral farming potential but also to convert a large portion of the land to vineyard. Fragrant aromas of yellow apples and grapefruit commingle with green tropical fruits and a lifted spiciness reminiscent of powered ginger, all delivered on a weighty

Product code: 35679

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Leefield Station Pinot Gris, Marlborough

Details

Type: White
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Vintage: 2021
Producer: LeefieldStation
Primary grape: Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
Bottle size: 75cl
Pack size: 75 cl x 6
Code: 35679

About the Wine

Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris

Pee-noe Gree-joe / Pee-noe Gree

Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are one in the same grape variety, but quite different in style. Pinot Grigio has gained an immense following in the UK, and most hails from north-east Italy, Veneto. It's lighter in style and best drunk young. Pinot Gris tends to have more body and is more vicious in texture.

Flavours:

Almond
Apple
Lemon
Nectarine
Pear

The Country

New Zealand

Heralded as one of the best vintages of the decade, some might even say ever, 2019 has proved an excellent year for New Zealand winemakers. With optimum weather throughout the year, the wines have great fruit expression, balanced acidity, length and intensity.

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