Prophet's Rock Pinot Gris 2024

Prophet's Rock Pinot Gris 2024

• Region: Central Otago
• Sub-Region: Bendigo & Pisa (blend)
• Varieties: Pinot Gris

Vineyard A blend of Rocky Point and Home Vineyard fruit in Bendigo (52%) and the Kopuwai Vineyard in Pisa (47%), predominantly from the estate's flagship Rocky Point site. Handpicked and whole-bunch pressed over 5-6 hours, fermented wild in old barrels over 3-4 months, then aged on gross lees without racking until just before the next harvest — an Alsace-inspired, off-dry, richly textural style regarded as one of New Zealand's finest examples of the variety.

Wine Jumps from the glass with nashi pear, nectarine, and orange blossom wrapped in rich honeycomb. On the palate, a mix of stone and tropical fruit — crunchy white peach and sweet peckham pear — balanced by zingy, pineapple-like acidity. Built to cellar for 10+ years.

Food Pairings

• Rich white fish or shellfish
• Roast poultry with fruit-based sauces
• Aged, washed-rind cheeses

Accolades (2024)

• 95/100 points — The Real Review
• 93/100 points — wineanorak.com