2024 Rockburn Pinot Gris
Regular price
$168.00
RRP $28
On the picturesque Gibbston Back Road you will find our Pinot Gris Vineyard. Grapes were hand harvested early morning then quickly returned to the Rockburn Winery and fermented in small batches.
Parcels of the youthful pinot gris have then been subtlety aged in older French oak, thus adding additional layers of texture and weight to the palate and enhancing those exceptional aromatics and flavours.
On the nose you’ll find aromas of ripe peach, nectarine, and Nashi pear with a vibrant luscious palate and long, zesty finish. Complements rich or light seafood meals and most spiced cuisine, very versatile.
Reviews & Accolades
94/100 (5 Stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - "Delightfully fruited and elegantly expressed, the wine shows apricot, lemon peel, ripe pear, and jasmine aromas, followed by a succulent palate offering fine flow backed by fleshy texture and bright acidity, finishing long and refined. At its best: now to 2029".
3 1/2 Stars- Michael Cooper - "The 2024 vintage (***1/2) was hand-picked at Gibbston, partly fermented on its skins, and made with use of barrel-aging. Straw-coloured, it is medium-to-full-bodied, crisp and dry, with vigorous, peachy flavours, hints of ginger and spice, a touch of tannin and considerable complexity. Slightly austere in its infancy, it's a vigorous wine, worth cellaring.".
91 points - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews - "Bright, even, medium straw yellow. The nose is full, with aromas of ripe pear, apricot, white floral and spice. Medium-bodied, dry to taste, aromas of autumn pear and apricot melded with a hint of grapefruit, wildflower and a touch of spice. Pear-skin-like phenolics contribute to a chewy texture, along with lively acidity, bringing a dry, refreshing finish. Match with mackerel and pork belly over the next 3 years".
91 Points - James Suckling "Copper-salmon in appearance. Aromas of cantaloupe, mandarin zest, ginger and lemon curd. The palate is medium-bodied with a creamy texture and balanced acidity. Nicely rounded and generous".
