St. Helena Estate Pinot Gris, Canterbury

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St. Helena Estate Pinot Gris is a white wine from the Canterbury winegrowing region of New Zealand. It is a richer, off-dry style of wine.

About St Helena Wines

Sitting just north of the City of Christchurch in the rich tapestry of New Zealand’s Canterbury wine growing region is the St Helena Wine Estate. Founded in 1978 by the Mundy family, the vineyard takes maximum advantage of the region’s long, warm summers and dry autumns. Canterbury is an ideal climate for producing some of the best premium grapes the Southern Hemisphere has to offer. The result is a stunning selection of wines produced from the winery’s 20 hectare estate. As well as wines from Canterbury, the estate also has contracts with growers in Marlborough for premium quality Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer grapes. As well as St Helena wines, the company also produce the ENZED and Flying Kiwi brands.

A Canterbury Pinot Noir Pioneer

In fact, St Helena is acknowledged as the pioneer in establishing premium Pinot Noir for New Zealand. Owners Robin and Bernice Mundy and award-winning winemaker Alan McCorkindale are passionate in their dedication to producing exceptional fruit and wines from the vineyard and the continuing development of Canterbury as one of New Zealand’s finest wine-producing regions.

St. Helena Estate Pinot Gris Winemaking

Pinot Gris was harvested from St. Helena’s Canterbury vineyards in perfect condition and optimum maturity. Following pressing, a portion of the juice was fermented in French oak barrels. Upon completion of the primary fermentation, the wine was left to age on lees for a period of nine months to add further complexity. This well-balanced wine has a soft, appealing texture. Lingering flavours of ripe stone fruit combine with aromas of peach and almonds. The palate is soft and creamy, well balanced and elegant. The wine will continue to evolve over time to reveal a creamy texture. Perfect to drink now or cellar up to 3 years.

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