The 2025 Maude Wines Pinot Gris is a vibrant Central Otago white wine crafted in a richer, textural New Zealand style. Sourced from vineyards across Gibbston Valley, Bendigo, Lowburn and Wanaka, the wine combines bright aromatics with layered palate weight, while partial fermentation in seasoned oak barrels adds complexity and savoury depth.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with refreshing acidity and a smooth, rounded texture, delivering flavours of ripe pear, quince, white peach and stone fruit alongside subtle musk, almond meal and biscuit notes. The balance between stainless steel freshness and oak-derived texture gives the wine both vibrancy and richness, finishing dry, clean and finely layered.
Ben’s Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent Pinot Gris for customers who enjoy fuller, more textural styles with bright fruit and savoury complexity. Central Otago’s cool climate gives the wine freshness and aromatic lift, while the partial barrel fermentation adds extra depth and mouthfeel. Best enjoyed well chilled over the next 3–5 years. Ideal with roast pork, creamy pasta dishes, grilled seafood or mushroom risotto.
