Ara Single Estate Pinot Gris

Marlborough, New Zealand.

Yeasts were specially selected to showcase the classic Pinot Gris aromatics and build the mealy complexity that’s typical of Pinot Gris. Fermentation is stopped when natural sweetness balances the classic Marlborough acidity. A mixture of ferment temperatures are used; warmer ferments add texture while cooler ferments help to retain bright fruit and purity. Following a short time on lees the wine is racked to blend, fined and stabilised before filtration to prepare for bottling.

 

Please see Tasting Notes for more details, technical specifications, and dietary information, as these will differ with each vintage.

A delicious apéritif which can be enjoyed on its own, with a fresh pesto pasta dish, or try this tasty risotto!

 

Asparagus, Spinach & Lemon Risotto

This recipe is from the kitchen of renowned New Zealand chef, Annabel Langbein who has been ever so generous in allowing us to reproduce it here. Swap butter for an oil of your choice and use a parmesan alternative like nutritional yeast to make it vegan. Read the recipe

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"Robust, fruity and varietal bouquet with aromas of sweet brown pear and apple, some white spice and white nectarine scents. Vibrant and fruity on the palate with flavours of white fleshed tree fruit and citrus, white pepper and a fine less complexity. Balanced, well made and crisp." Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, 2021 Vintage.

 

"Wonderfully ripe and fragrant, the wine shows Nashi pear, apricot and floral aromas on the nose with a hint of spicy overtone. It’s pristine and concentrated on the palate, offering terrific fruit intensity backed by rounded mouthfeel and juicy acidity, finishing long and delicious." Wine Orbit, 2020 Vintage.

 

"Ripe fleshy fruit on the palate with zesty lifted aromas. Lovely long and refreshing to the finish." - Panel Chair Angela Mount and Co-Chair Tim Atkin MW, International Wine Challenge UK, 2020 Vintage.

Vegan Approved

Certified Vegan - Friendly

UK Vegetarian Society