MCDONALD SERIES
CHURCH ROAD MCDONALD SERIES
PINOT GRIS
PROVENANCE
This wine was grown at our Matapiro Vineyard in the cooler Crownthorpe Terraces sub-region of Hawke’s Bay. This is our most elevated and inland vineyard, where greater fluctuations between day and nighttime temperatures are perfect for cultivating bold aromatics and acidity.
- WINEMAKERS Chris Scott and Craig Thomas
- VITICULTURALISTS Graham Bartleet and Claire Pinker
AROMAS
TASTING NOTES
Ripe pear, peach, rose petal, ginger and warm spice aromas are evident on
the nose, complemented by a subtle, creamy complexity.
BODY
TASTING NOTES
On the palate the wine is lush and full-bodied with a moderate level of
sweetness balanced by gentle acidity and a touch of
ginger spice on the finish.
CELLARING
TASTING NOTES
This wine is already drinking exceptionally well.
