A brilliant pale gold in the glass, this complex fruit-driven Pinot Gris from Nelson displays bright aromas of pear-drop, stonefruit and a touch of fresh citrus. On the palate flavours of crisp red apple and juicy ripe pear are integrated with smooth acidity, fine phenolics and a just a hint of sweetness leading to a fresh and richly textured finish.

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• Venica & Venica is a family owned estate consisting of 22 hectares of vineyard in the Collio region of Friuli. The Venica family has owned the estate since 1929. During the eighties the Venica family invested heavily in new vineyard plantings & equipment for the vineyard.
  As is typical in Friuli most of the wines are made from a single grape variety.
  The winery is renowned for the production of wines of great finesse & delicacy with remarkable acid balance
   Light straw colour with greenish hints
  Citrusy, vibrant, good acid, slightly minerally with hints of pear
   Seafood & white meats
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Easy drinking and adaptable, this wine hits you with pineapple jube up front, followed by an intriguing blend of fruit flavours ranging from green pear to white peach. It retains a clean, dry finish and would be our top pick for a brunch wine.