Gibbston Valley Pinot Gris 2009
Heading off to a Chinese restaurant for dinner tonight, so I thought I’d take a peek at some textural whites. I generally prefer a Kiwi Gris to a Riesling to match Chinese food. Gewürztraminer too.
There’s a bluntness to the nose that’s presumably imparted by sulfur. Initially, a smell of flowers, and talcum powder that’s been perfumed so. I don’t smell enough flowers to be able to tell which one, but it reminded me instantly of a childhood smell of talc. Some creamy notes, as well as pear.
Kicking on to the palate, slightly bitter quince takes charge, followed by stonefruit kernels and even pistachio. A lot of phenolic influence as well as an acidity that’s considerably more noticeable when cold. There’s a lot of pear skin flavour and texture clinging on for dear life, and the wine finishes mostly dry. This is, without doubt, a food wine and I look forward to taking it to the table.
Good.
Closure: Screwcap
Source: Retail
Price: $30
