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Description
Mt Difficulty’s Bannockburn Pinot Gris has always leant toward the richer, more textural side of the variety, and the 2024 vintage keeps that streak going. The fruit comes from several estate vineyards across Bannockburn, each bringing its own little twist to the blend - from stony, dry sites to patches of heavier clay, all shaped by Central Otago’s classic combo of warm days and cool nights.
This was a warm, dry season, producing small, concentrated berries with plenty of flavour. The winemaking keeps things interesting: wild ferments, a stint in a concrete egg for added texture, and a good stretch on lees to build weight. The result is exactly what you want from a Central Otago Pinot Gris - full-flavoured, fleshy, but carried by that bright regional acidity that keeps everything in check.
It’s a white that can handle a bit of thought but doesn’t ask for it—drink it now while it’s fresh and lively, or let it settle into itself over a few years.
92 points
"Subtle but innately complex pinot gris. Sweet apple, dried herb and nectarine build towards honeyed, quince flavours on an almost dry finish."
- Stephen Wong (The Real Review)
Customer Reviews
| Price Bracket | $30 or Less |
| Type | White |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Pinot Gris |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Central Otago |
| Reviewed By |
The Real Review |
| Critic Score |
92 |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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