Man O' War Waiheke Island Estate Pinot Gris 2023

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 goat's cheese platters.

Tasting Notes:The 2023 edition of our Estate Pinot Gris continues to be ‘off dry’ in style with natural residual sugar balanced with acidity and fruit tannin. The wine displays fresh pear, citrus and white pepper aromas with floral hints of jasmine and gardenia. The palate is lively with a zest of lime and a crunch of Braeburn apple with the wine finishing long delicate and fresh.

Man O’War Vineyards are on Pounui Island and Waiheke Island. The growing sections are all elevated hillside sides that are exposed to the cooling breezes coming off the Pacific Ocean. Waiheke Island, New Zealand

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

Man O' War Waiheke Island Estate Pinot Gris 2022 with

Baduzzi's Saffron & potato tortellini (V) w goat curd, brown butter, almonds & fig confit

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 is 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 rich and decadent experience.