Gapsted Estate Grand Manseng 2023

A wreath of honeysuckle and Freesia. Mango skin and lemon icing. Pineapple slices meet with rocky sandstone dust. There is a polenta like creaminess that ebbs away to its powerful line of acidity, but that rounded quality comes full circle again making for a wine that is medium to full bodied, full of fleshy charm and some pine nut brittle on the finish. This would suit an array of palates from the Fiano drinkers to the Chardonnay fanatics. It is however its very own special variety and we don’t see near enough of this great little wine that can do big things. Perfect for meaty fish like Hapuka or rock cod in a yellow curry broth. Drinking well now but this variety does reward with around 3-5 years of careful cellaring.