Allan Scott Marlborough Pinot Gris 2019

I’m a little surprised that Kiwi Pinot Gris is not more popular. These can be gorgeous wines, full of powerful tropical fruit flavours and with a rich creamy texture – it’s the mango daiquiri of the wine world. The cool New Zealand island climate in particular is god’s country for Pinot Gris, with Marlborough one of the standout regions.

This wine is instantly attractive and exotic. It’s full of perfumed floral and pear fruits with a creamy texture well balanced with some crisp acidity. Like many Kiwi Pinot Gris’ it has a touch of sweetness but it all fits together well for a casual drink.

Angus Hughson

Founder at Winepilot

Angus is an award-winning wine writer and the Founder and Publisher of Winepilot, the Australian Editor for leading international publication VINOUS with Antonio Galloni based in New York City and the Co-Publisher of The Australian Ark with over 15 years of publishing, writing and judging experience.

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