Greywacke Marlborough Pinot Gris 2023 is a rich, off‑dry, Alsace‑inspired gris from Marlborough, loaded with ripe fruit and spice yet kept in check by gentle acidity. You can expect aromas of pear, quince, apple, honeydew and stone fruit with hints of wildflower honey, rosewater, ginger and nutmeg. The palate is opulent and textural, with luscious pear, candied quince and vanilla cream flavours wrapped around a long, slightly oily, spice‑laced finish.

This Greywacke Pinot Gris 2023 sits in an off‑dry zone: there is a touch of residual sugar, but it’s beautifully balanced by a pithy, faintly bitter twist and moderate acidity that frame all that generous fruit. Subtle mineral notes and a whisper of savoury, almost bacon‑fat complexity add interest and keep it from feeling simple or cloying. It’s the sort of gris that works both as a stand‑alone sipper and as a serious food white with some weight and personality.

On the table, Greywacke Marlborough Pinot Gris is superb with spicy dishes and richer flavours: think Thai or Vietnamese curries, chilli‑spiked seafood, pork belly with Asian spice, Peking duck, or mildly spiced Indian dishes. It also pairs beautifully with roast pork and apple, creamy chicken dishes, soft washed‑rind cheeses and fragrant vegetable tagines, where its sweetness, spice and texture really come into their own.