Bendigo Hills Central Otago Pinot Gris 2022
94 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2023
4.5/5 STARS: Yvonne Lorkin, Jul 2023
"Richly fruited and elegantly complex, the wine shows golden peach, poached pear, fig and floral aromas on the nose, leading to a splendidly weighted palate offering ripe fruit intensity with creamy texture and juicy acidity. Beautifully balanced and supple with a sustained silky finish. Certified organic" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2023
"I love it when pinot gris comes packing some spice and perky acidity- so you can imagine my hand-clappy, jumpy, joy when I first tasted this new release from the fine folk at Rock Ferry who make Bendigo Hills. Delicously dry and showing quartzy minerality, this gris has fresh nashi and peach notes, a hint of spiced quince, fresh apple strudel and a long, zesty finish. Stylish, cleansing and a new fave" Yvonne Lorkin, Jul 2023
Generous aromas of Central Otago apricots, gentle hay & roasted nuts; the wine has an intensely concentrated flavoursome & silky palate and a lovely linear acidity, complemented by a savoury spiciness.
Our aim in the vineyard is to grow the best fruit we can so it can speak of its home and express its personality. To do this you need healthy vines and soil. By practicing organics and incorporating some biodynamic principles we believe we are doing our best to help achieve this and let our vineyards evolve and speak as they would like.
Handpicked whole bunch pressed. Fermented in stainless steel with select aromatic yeasts. Gently filtered and bottled.