Icons of the Marlborough sub region of Awatere, Vavasour; "Our winemaking captures the extremes and nuances of the Awatere.It’s detail, precision and a good amount of curiosity that makes our winemaking a constant evolution.More than one hundred parcels are picked, crushed and vinified as individuals, giving us a palette of diverse expressions of Awatere terroir to blend.Experimentation with whole bunch ferments, indigenous yeasts, high solids, plunged and no-plunging parcels, vineyard orientation and microbial terroir build intrigue from vine to bottle."

Fruit for the 2021 Pinot Gris was harvested from the Home Block and Favourite vineyard in the Awatere Valley. A combination of canopy and yield management ensured great concentration and flavour in the fruit. After whole bunch pressing, 10% of the juice was fermented in older French oak barriques. While in oak, the lees were stirred regularly. The remaining 90% was fermented in stainless steel with a selected yeast strain, allowing retention the vibrant fruit flavours of the variety. As a result, this wine has a lovely mix of freshness, richness and complexity.

Beautiful compilation of fresh Doyenne du Comice pear intertwined with hints of honeysuckle and spice. The palate is rich, with attractive red apple and pear flavours complimented by a delicate acidity. A long finish with natural notes of saline minerality.