Silver Medal
Points: 92/100
Catalina Sounds Pinot Gris 2024
Marlborough,
New Zealand
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About this Wine
country
New Zealand
region
Marlborough
variety
Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio
Style
White (Crisp Fresh)
vintage
2024
closure
Screwcap
Alcohol vol.
13.5
volume
750
Brands
Catalina Sounds
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Beautifully scented with sweet spices, caramelised apple and ripe pear. A subtle vanilla pod note gives hints to the use of seasoned oak.
Palate
The palate is soft and rich initially,
then fills with plush, ripe fruit. Supported by a fine line of
acidity, the finish is long and moreish.
Vinification
The aim with the winemaking on Pinot Gris is to
create freshness, richness and complexity, while being
deliciously moreish. This is achieved by a small portion
(4% in 2024) fermenting with ‘wild’ yeast in older 500 L
French oak barrels for complexity and the balance being
fermented in stainless steel tanks with a select yeast for
varietal expression.
The fermentation is stopped with a small amount of
residual sugar, but still gives the perception of being dry.
The individual components stay in tank and barrel for 10
months to create texture in the mouth, before blending
and bottling in January 2025. This wine was made
without the use of animal products and is vegan and
carnivore friendly.
Cellaring Potential
Enjoy over the next 3+ years when cellared correctly.
Food Matching
Pinot Gris pairs well with spicy dishes like Chinese,
Indian and Mexican with its sweetness, body and spicy
aromas. It can also pair well with washed-rind cheeses,
lighter chicken dishes and even desserts like apple pie
and nutty cakes.
Region Notes
The fruit is sourced from two vineyards in the Omaka
and Waihopai Valleys which is part of the cooler and
drier Southern Valleys. 60% of the fruit comes from our
Sound of White Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley, where
ripe fruit and concentration creates the core of our Pinot
Gris. The remaining 40% comes from a grower vineyard,
in the Omaka valley, creating vibrancy and freshness.
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