Villa Maria Private Bin East Coast Pinot Gris 2021

This intensely perfumed Pinot Gris is sourced from vineyards along the New Zealand coastline, including parcels in Hawke’s Bay, Marlborough, Gisborne and Waipara. It offers flavours of crunchy red apple, ripe pear and honeysuckle, with lifting minerality and a smooth finish to match. Great for indulging on the patio served alongside grilled calamari.[The New World Wine Awards did not include a tasting note.] Score – 95. (New World Wine Awards, 2022)