Babich Marlborough Pinot Gris 2023
90 POINT RATED THE REAL REVIEW & CAMERON DOUGLAS BABICH MARLBOROUGH PINOT GRIS
- 90 Point Rated Bob Campbell MW The Real Review
- 90 Point Rated Cameron Douglas
- Vegan Friendly & Certified Organic
- Estate Grown Barrel Fermented Marlborough Pinot Gris
Vintage: | 2023 |
Source/Region: | Marlborough, New Zealand |
Grape Variety: | Pinot Gris |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar 1-3 years |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 14.00 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.30 |
Rating: | 90 |
The 2023 Babich Marlborough Pinot Gris is exuberant with pear, ginger, citrus and peach aromas. Notes of lychee and rock melon can also be found along with a touch of brioche. Big and glossy on entry with flavours of ripe pear, apple and orange. These progress through the palate and linger sweetly on the finish. Mouth filling, generous and focused - a complete wine.
Fruit was harvested from vineyards in the Waihopai, Wairau & Awatere Valleys. After some skin contact the fruit was pressed. The juice spent between 12- 48hrs stirring prior to clarification to build mouthfeel. Fermented in tank and barrel.
90 Point Rated - Bob Campbell MW The Real Review
"Bright, fresh, tangy pinot gris with ripe pear, apple and honeysuckle flavours supported by fresh acidity. Subtle wine with succulent characters flattered by sweet/sour tension leaving a refreshingly mouth-cleansing finish."
90 Point Rated Cameron Douglas MS www.camerondouglasms.com
"A delicious wine with a perfect balance between fleshy fruit concentration and structure. Flavours of apples and green pears, a touch of tart quince and citrus then a fine lees quality. There’s a hint of light-beer showcasing some of the lees effect. Moderate+ acid line and weight with core flavours that reflect the bouquet."
4 Star Rated - Michael Cooper NZ Listener Magazine
"This full-bodied wine was mostly handled in stainless steel tanks; 7% of the blend was barrel-fermented to add richness and complexity. It offers good depth of vibrant, peachy, gently spicy flavours and is dryish, savoury and very harmonious."
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