Pinot gris often has lush fruit and a little sweetness which makes it good with some chicken dishes and Asian cuisines, or just to enjoy by itself. They are, however, high in alcohol, and not lunchtime wines unless you plan a nap afterwards.
BEST VALUE
$15
Three and a half stars (out of five)
Good value
Attractive hints of pears and stone fruit, off-dry and mouth-filling with a crisp finish.
thornbury.co.nz
$22
Three and a half stars
Average value
A big wine, oozing ripe pears and mandarins with a hint of sweetness, a suggestion of nuts and a lively, fresh finish.
temaniawines.co.nz
$22
Three and a half stars
Average value
A nicely balanced wine with suggestions of pears and peaches, a little sweetness and a firm finish.
tinpothut.co.nz
$22
Three and a half stars
Average value
Fragrant with sweet fruit hinting of pears, stone fruit and caramel, this is a flavoursome wine with a fresh finish and warmth on the aftertaste.
organicwines.co.nz
$27
Four stars
Average value
A lively, stylish wine with lots of flavour - stone fruit with a suggestion of mandarin, a smoky nuance, a firm structure and a fresh, well-balanced finish.
craggyrange.com
$30
Four stars
Average value
Fragrant with generous, lush fruit - very ripe, juicy pears and golden peaches, medium sweet and textural with power and charm, a clean finish and lingering aftertaste.
amisfield.co.nz
