Man O' War Waiheke Island Estate Pinot Gris 2021

What do you need to know?

• People will know you as stylish and smart when you hand over this wine.
• An increasingly popular varietal, our food writer served it at her wedding.
• Especially great when there is a peek of sun, think languid chats about trips to Waiheke and goats cheese platters.

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Man O' War Say: Aromas of citrus and pear with hints of cinnamon are balanced with a very linear low pH structure that is all about fresh crispness balanced by natural residual sugar. 2020 saw impeccable fruit with little to no botrytis resulting in a Wine of great purity and a classical structure. Man O' War Estate Pinot Gris is grown on a number of vineyards on both Ponui Island and Waiheke Island, all elevated hillside sides which are exposed to the cooling breezes coming off the Pacific ocean. Waiheke Island, New Zealand

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Wine match by Sommelier Andrea Martinisi of The Grove and Baduzzi Restaurants

Man O' War Waiheke Island Estate Pinot Gris 2020

A classic Baduzzi dish, which has been on our menu for years! I love to pair this with a wine with some residual sugar because the sweetness brought by the figs it’s a key component in the dish. That’s why I think this Pinot Gris from Man o’War makes a great companion to the dish, as it has a floral and stone fruits note which goes beautifully with the tangy goat’s curd. The wine has a good acidity to refresh the palate but overall is a really rich and decadent experience.