Little Beauty Pinot Gris

New Zealand, Marlborough, Waihopai Valley
Bottle
Identity
Producer Bay Tree Wine Company
Vol 0.75
Classification single vineyard
Grapes 100% Pinot Gris
Color white
Tasting
Color Desc Golden straw color
Aroma Delightful aromatics and freshness with tangerine, vanilla pod, a touch of liquorice, quince, apricot kernel, butterscotch, stone-fruit characters, ripe apple, pear, orange blossom, honeyed, and a little hint of spice.
Palate Creamy and textured palate with roasted hazelnuts, nougat, marzipan, stone-fruits, baked pear, weighty, rounded, persistent, mealy, full, and creamy.
Finish Long, lingering finish with vibrant acidity, fruity tones, and a pleasing dry sensation.
Food Pairing Pairs well with fish, white meat dishes including those in creamy sauces, and a variety of gastronomic foods.
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 13.5
Sugar (g/l) 5.00
Terroir
Soil river terraces containing stony silt loam soils with fine sandy loam topsoil and gravels over alluvial gravels
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc The Pinot Gris grapes were hand harvested.
Interesting facts
Little Beauty is a small, independent wine producer led by former Cloudy Bay winemaker Eveline Fraser, specializing in small batch varietal wines reflecting the character of the Waihopai Valley. The wines are classified as 'single vineyard' indicating superior attributes and quality.
Logistics
Cork screwcap