![]() ![]() It is a little sensitive to chlorosis and is. Light lemon/green, it is full-bodied, with fresh, ripe peach, pear and lychee flavours, showing good intensity, a distinct touch of complexity, balanced acidity and a dryish (5 grams/litre of residual sugar) finish. Pinot blanc is quite vigorous and displays regular productivity (more productive than Pinot gris or Pinot noir). It was mostly (70 per cent) fermented and matured on its yeast lees for four months in stainless steel tanks 30 per cent of the blend was handled in seasoned French oak barriques. The youthful 2022 vintage (4.5*) is a single-vineyard wine, grown in the Cromwell Basin. Reviewsīob Campbell, Master or Wine, The Real ReviewĤ.5 Stars, Outstanding quality (gold medal standard) Pinot Blanc is similar to Chardonnay in many ways, making full-bodied wines that perform well with barrel aging. With the barest kiss of French Oak to elevate the body, this vintage leads. Pinot Blanc has its origins in France’s Burgundy wine region, home to those other famous Pinots, but is now a leading grape in the Alsace region. Try it and let us know if you agree with our rather waxing lyrical about the wine. Our Pinot Blanc is a fresh and interesting take on the varietal. The 2022 Hawkshead Pinot Blanc is best enjoyed cool, not ice cold, around 15 *C. This Pinot Blanc will get your attention without demanding it. Younger pinot grigio grapes yield notes of lime, green apple, and lemon. Depending on where its grown, Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio. One of America’s favourite wines, this light, zesty grape pairs beautifully with fish, chicken and mild creamy cheeses. Pinot Gris, or Pinot Grigio as its known in Italy and throughout much of the world, is a wine produced from the grape of the same name. Fine texture and balanced acidity combined with perfect fruit sweetness lead to a mouth-filling finish. Pinot grigio, known as pinot gris in France, is a crisp, refreshing, dry white wine, with popular varieties grown in Italy, France and the USA. The discovery of an additional enticing hint of sweet spice and a zesty note of lemon elevates the wine to a more seriously detailed depth. ![]() The nose detects a promise of fresh, crisp apple and pear aromas and those flow smoothly onto the palate. ![]() This wine is highly aromatic and OFF DRY in style. It also has naturally high sugar levels some producers opt to make late-harvest wines. Its early-budding and early-ripening, and produces relatively low acidity, making it best-suited to cool climates, which allow the resulting wines a degree of freshness. We are aware that this tasting note starts with a lyrical ‘over the top’ bias statement Central Otago’s beauty is captured in this HAWKSHEAD 2022 Pinot Blanc. Pinot Gris berries are much darker than most white grapes, reaching pink and purple hues. ![]()
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