I bet you thought there were two names for this grape varietal - pinot gris and pinot grigio. There are actually 16 ways to say pinot gris. I once read pinot gris came about from a cross between a chardonnay grape and pinot noir grape. Perhaps some one else can confirm if there is any truth in this.
Details: From the Winemaker
Colour: Pale straw
Nose: Peaches
Legs: I've seen longer
Mouth: Sweeter than most. Try it alongside a T'Gallant Juliet Pinot Grigio and it will be obvious.
Food: Great with our salmon at lunch
Music: Easy listening
Buy: This bottle was a gift from a friend at the winery , but retails around NZ$18. Check here for a distributor near you.
Verdict: So easy to drink even my mother would enjoy it. Bloggers under 35 should serve it to their grandmothers - they'd love it.
Trivia: Pinot Gris grapes were first brought into New Zealand by the missionaries in the 1800s.
Thank you to Alice at My Adventures in the Breadbox the host of this months Wine Blogging Wednesday. Check out her blog in a couple of days for her roundup.
