’20 THE MOUNTAINEER PINOT GRIS
$21.99 – $263.88
$21.99 per bottle
“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves” – Sir Ed Hillary
The Mountaineer Pinot Gris pays homage to the pioneering spirit and sense of adventure displayed by mountain climbers confronting the forces of nature and celebrating the beauty and grandeur of the New Zealand Southern Alps. The preparation, passion and commitment necessary to grow and make Pinot Gris in Central Otago mirrors the challenges faced by these pioneering mountaineers.
The Mountaineer 2020 Pinot Gris is bursting with crisp green apple, pear, and white floral aromatics. Fresh granny smith apples with a slight blush of sweet nashi pear on the palate perfectly balance this fresh, off dry Central Otago Pinot Gris.
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