The 2011 Pinot Gris grapes were picked in the cool of the night toensure they arrived at the winery in optimum condition. A little low temperature skin contact was conducted to enhance the natural flavoursand structure of the wine.A single vineyard wine, the 2011 Tupari Pinot Gris is a richly flavoured, mouthfilling expression, with ripe pear and spice notes, a luscious texture and a long elegant finish.

Slightly drier than the 2010 vintage, this is an ideal match for Thai or Japanese food.

Drink now to early 2014.

2010 Vintage

• Top dry pinot gris, 5 Stars, Cuisine Magazine, March 2011
• Silver Decanter Wine Awards, London June 2011
• 5 stars, Michael Cooper Listener Magazine Mar 2011

2009 Vintage

• Blue Gold - 2011 Sydney International Wine Competition
• Silver - 2010 International Wine & Spirit Competition
• Silver - 2010 Royal Easter Show Wine Awards New Zealand
• Commended - 2010 International Wine Challenge
• 5 Stars"Glenn Thomas made the first wine grown in the Awatere Valley – Vavasour Fumé Blanc 1989 – so brings unrivalled experience to Tupari, a single-vineyard Awatere Valley label of which he is a part-owner. Beautifully scented, the wine is mouthfilling, with pure pear, lychee and spice flavours, a slightly oily texture and a dryish, well-rounded harmonious finish. Hard to resist." Michael Cooper www.listener.co.nz
• 93/100 (5 Stars)"This is seriously good. A single vineyard wine from the upper Awatere Valley terraces by the renowned winemaker, Glenn Thomas, the intense bouquet shows pear, citrus and peach characters. The palate is lush and silky with a touch of sweetness (7.5g/l) and refreshing acidity. A wine like this will ensure the continued popularity of Pinot Gris. At its best: now to 2012." Sam Kim, www.wineorbit.co.nz