Bob Campbell is one of only 264 Masters of Wine in the world. An international wine judge, Bob judges wine professionally in ten countries and contributes regularly to publications around the world. His specialty is New Zealand wine which he reviews from an international perspective.

Isabel Marlborough NZ Pinot Gris 2009

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87/100 45

I saw the grapes for this wine being hand-picked and noted a significant amount of botrytis. The final wine shows no botrytis character, perhaps through rigorous sorting before the grapes were crushed. Attractive pure pear and mineral flavours. Nicely balanced with a pleasantly dry-ish finish.

Tasted: May 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $23 (~USD $19)

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