2022 Tiki Single Vineyard Pinot Gris, North Canterbury

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2022 Tiki Single Vineyard Pinot Gris, North Canterbury

"Tiki is committed to sustainable wine growing and to working with the environment without compromising quality. We care for our vines under the guiding Maori principles of kaitiakitanga: guardianship, protection and preservation of the earth."

Tasting Notes 

The TIKI is a hand crafted treasure (taonga) of New Zealand which, when gifted, bestows good fortune and love on others. They craft their wines with that same spirit in mind. The Single Vineyard wines are made from hand-selected parcels of fruit from their vineyard and are an expression of time, place and their people.

Colour

A delicate, pale gold with hints of pink from the variety's skin colour.

Nose

A delightfully ripe and fragrant wine showing stonefruit, pear and floral aromas.

Palate 

Finishing long and comforting, this wine combines complex fruit flavours with a balance of acidity.

2022 Tiki New Zealand Single Vineyard Pinot Gris

Vintage

The 2022 Vintage in Waipara, North Canterbury was notable for the changeable weather, as was the case throughout several of the wine regions around New Zealand. On par with previous years, we did see a higher than average number of small rain events towards the end of the growing season. Our Pinot Gris this year is rich in the traditional flavours this Tiki Single Vineyard wine has become known for.T

 

Winemaking

The fruit was harvested at maximum flavour as determined by frequent tasting in the vineyard. It was then very gently pressed to avoid harsh phenolic extraction and the juice allowed to cold settle. The clear juice was fermented at low temperatures using yeasts renowned for their ability to enhance Pinot Gris aromas and to add complexity by the addition of fermentation esters. A small amount of residual sugar was left in the wine to complement the palate weight and structure.

Awards

"Offering terrific fruit purity and fragrance, the bouquet shows honeydew melon, Nashi pear, lemon peel and white floral aromas. The palate displays excellent weight and youthful fruit intensity, beautifully complemented by rounded texture and vibrant acidity." 5 Stars Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2022

  • 16.5/20 - Jancis Robinson
  • 92 POINTS - Cameron Douglas, Aug 2022
  • RECOMMENDED - Bob Campbell MW - The Real Review, Sept 2022
  • SILVER - dish Magazine Pinot Gris Tasting Panel, Mar 2023
  • 90 POINTS - NZ Wine Rater, Jan 2023
  • COMMENDED - International Wine Challenge 2023 (IWC), May 2023

Alan's Personal Tasting Notes

"This is pure class. Beautiful ripe tropical  fruit flavours balanced by lovely fresh acidity. Add in layers of complexity, delicious textural mouthfeel, exceptional balance and a long long finish gives a perfect glass of white. Single vineyard Pinot Gris (not Grigio) from North Canterbury shows that it’s not all about Marlborough Sauv Blanc around these beautiful islands. Really proud to be representing these pure, sustainable wines in this country." August 2024

Specifications

Year 2022
Bottle Size 750ml
Cultivar 100% Pinot Gris
Country New Zealand
Alcohol content
12.5% alc vol 
Units of alcohol per bottle 9.38 units
Type White Wine
Cellaring Potential 2022/25 - will continue to develop for a further 5 years.
Allergen Information Contains Sulphites
Food Matches Pair with a delicious Asian curry - fantastic with a Thai green chicken or seafood curry.
Appellation Waipara Valley, North Canterbury