WILD VALLEY
Pinot Gris
Aromatic | Soft | Wild-Fermented
range
Wild Valley
region
Marlborough
varietal
Pinot Gris
With aromas of stone fruit and summer meadow; clover, wild flowers and bush honey, this dry Pinot Gris is crafted using fruit picked at optimum ripeness and is wild fermented by naturally-ocurring micro-flora.
This pale lemon-gold wine opens with aromas of stone fruit and summer meadow; clover, wild flowers and bush honey.
The palate is dry and mouth-filling, with nectarine, apricot and citrus hints. The rich texture carries through to a soft, rounded finish with hints of pear.
Tasting Notes
The ultimate expression of our minimal-intervention winemaking philosophy, Stoneleigh Wild Valley is crafted using fruit picked at optimum ripeness and is wild fermented by the micro-flora that occur naturally in the Rapaura environment.
AWARDS
Winestate, 2019
4 Stars
2018 Vintage
Michael Cooper, 2020
4 Stars
2018 Vintage
Serving Suggestions
How to Serve
Best served around 6-8°C
Which Glass
A standard white wine glass will suit this wine
Food Pairing
Try this wine with a warm goats’ cheese salad garnished with candied walnuts. Equally good with a lemon and garlic roasted chicken, or grilled pork loin, served with sweet baby carrots and parsnips. Light fruit based desserts such as baked apple with cinnamon cream will showcase the versatility of this wine.
How to Cellar
0 – 3 Years