Ignore the personalised label; this is definitely a 2023 Gris. On that point, There isn’t enough well-done, richer-style Pinot Gris in Australia and NZ. This Tarras white at least gives it a go. Single vineyard Pinot Gris from Central Otago. Plenty of textural volume – gently fleshy white pear and nectarine flavours and then a plush, warmish finish. It’s not rambunctious, sexy-time stuff ike the best Alsatian wines but nice fleshy fruit and plenty of expansive flavour.

THE VERDICT

• Best drinking: nowish
• Score (out of 20): 17.7
• Score (out of 100): 92
• Alcohol %: 13
• RRP (in $AUD): 50
• Winery website: https://tarrasvineyards.com/
• Would I buy it?: a glass or two