Sherwood Estate Wines Stoney Range Pinot Gris 2023 from Waipara Valley in North Canterbury is a bright, expressive Kiwi white that’s all about purity of fruit and sheer drinkability, nailing that refreshing, crowd–pleasing style you’ll want on regular weeknight rotation and at long, lazy lunches with friends.

In the glass, Sherwood Stoney Range Pinot Gris 2023 offers lifted aromas of pear, peach and white stone fruit, with touches of honeysuckle, florals and gentle spice adding lovely complexity. The palate is light to medium–bodied yet slightly oily in texture, showing poached pear, nashi and a whisper of lime over a smooth, rounded mid–palate. Soft, drying phenolics and fresh acidity stretch the wine out to a lingering, just–off–dry feeling finish.

Food–wise, Stoney Range Pinot Gris 2023 is made for spice–friendly, umami–rich dishes – think Korean BBQ pork, teriyaki chicken, or pan–fried dumplings where the wine’s fruit and texture wrap beautifully around chilli, ginger and soy. It’s also excellent with creamy mushroom pasta, roast chicken with tarragon, or soft cheeses and antipasto platters when you need an easy, versatile white for entertaining. Serve lightly chilled for best balance and refreshment.