Clutha Ridge Vineyards, Central Otago

WINEMAKER / Matt Connell

GOLD MEDAL

New Zealand International Wine Show 2025

96 Points

5 stars
95 points

Sam Kim - Wine Orbit

review

A gorgeous rendition, the inviting bouquet shows poached pear, rockmelon, fig, and rich floral aromas, followed by a succulent palate offering a silky texture backed by finely infused acidity, finishing persistent and satisfying. At its best: now to 2030.

5 stars
93 points

The Wine Writer

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Ripe and round yet fresh and floral, with aromas of green pear, white peach, and honeysuckle, lifted by delicate white pepper, ginger spice, and a lick of almond. The palate is full and juicy, beautifully textured and rounded, showing ripe peach, pear and a touch of citrus zest. Balanced acidity keeps it lively, finishing on soft, polished fruit and gentle mineral length. Deeelish!

EXCELLENT
93 points

Cam Douglas - MS

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Precise, fresh, salivating, fruity, varietal and ready. Aromas and flavours of red apple and quince, white pepper and peach then a light clay mineral and fruit spice qualities. Medium+ weight with a satin texture, plenty of acidity for drive and freshness with core fruit flavours leading the wine into a fleshy textured finish. Best from day of purchase through 2028+.

18.5/20

Joelle Thomson Wine Reviews

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Clutha Ridge Vineyard in Central Otago is home to the Pinot Gris grapes that make this powerfully impactful, dry white with its crisp acidity, layers of flavour of nashi pear,  crisp gooseberry and a hint of white peach. Its medium body and lingering finish add to the impressive flavours here. Pinot Gris is typically a wine to enjoy in its youth but this wine can evolve favourably over at least five to six years – as well as drinking well now.