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Huia Marlborough NZ Pinot Gris 2008

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93/100 55

Huia seems to achieve flavour intensity through low cropping levels and an ethereal texture from minimal skin contact. The result is a beguiling and subtly powerful wine that’s just about as good as Marlborough Pinot Gris gets. Made in the style of Pinot Grigio with an emphasis on fruit flavour and without the tannic structure that’s a feature of many wines. Delicious now and very fresh. While the wine will probably offer good drinking for a few years it’s hard to imaging it getting much better.

Tasted: Aug 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $27 (~USD $23)

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