The Ned

Marlborough Pinot Gris 750mL

The Ned boasts an array of varietal cues from apples, pears and mandarins then moving towards spice and white blossoms. There's also a nice touch of tropical fruit but it never falls into the fat, overblown and flabby spectrum. Instead it's hauled back in with tight, pure mineral acidity.

Extended skin contact on a selection of the ripest fruit parcels is essential for promoting the signature salmon pink colour of The Ned Pinot Gris. Equally important is the positive effect this technique has on the wine’s depth of flavour and overall mouth feel balance and drinkability is achieved via a fresh thread of Waihopai acidity and the long, lightly drying tannin tail.

Have it with poached or steamed delicate fish such as tuna or trout, accompanied by green vegetables like green beans and kale. A beautiful white wine, it is the perfect all-rounder if you are unsure what to purchase and at it’s best on those warm days.