Paddy Borthwick Pinot Gris 2025
- 91
- $27
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The aromas start off delicate and sweet, with blossom florals, layered with white pear flesh, green apple, and a stony mineral edge. Finely tuned and restrained. The palate is sleek, showing crisp pear and white nectarine crunch, threaded with saline minerality through the mid palate. Sculpted citrus acidity lifts a peachy, leesy breadth on the finish. Classy – for drinkers who appreciate their Pinot Gris with snap, over sugar.
Originally from the UK and now based in Nelson, Sammy Wilkinson - also known as The Wine Writer - is WinePilot’s only New Zealand–based reviewer. With 17 years in the wine industry, spanning the UK, New Zealand, and California, including hands-on harvests in Nelson, Marlborough, and Sonoma, she brings both a global perspective and local insight. A Stage 2 Master of Wine student, WSET Diploma holder, educator, and wine show judge, Sammy is known for clear, no-nonsense reviews that strike a balance between precision and accessibility, and help readers discover the wines worth drinking.
