Caythorpe Family Estate Marlborough Pinot Gris 2023

Bright, straw yellow with a vibrant bouquet of apricot, green pears and lemon peel with subtle notes of spice and ginger.

Dry and finely textured, juicy palate; medium-bodied with pear, red apple and lemon zest; bright acidity with a crisp and lingering finish.

Location - Central Wairau Plains, Marlborough Estate grown exclusively on “Caythorpe” upon light silt loam, alluvial gravel soils. The 2023 growing season was characterised by a cool, humid summer, but with a dry autumnal lead into harvest which was ideal for ripening and flavour development.

Immediately gentle pressed, cold settled overnight as a single batch. Inoculated in 100% cool stainless-steel ferment to preserve fruit characteristics and acidity.

12 weeks post-fermentation on light yeast lees to develop texture and palate weight.

Bottled July 2023; Released January 2024