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3 Stones Pinot Gris 2017 Wine Review

3 Stones Pinot Gris 2017

3 Stones Pinot Gris 2017

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2018-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: 3 Stones

Agent: Signature Wines & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Clean, crisp and vibrant New Zealand Pinot Gris from the Marlborough region. Aromas of lime, chives and lemongrass. Racy acidity for seafood. Medium-bodied, no oak.

Pinot Gris food pairings: lemon sole, tilapia filets with pesto sauce, planked salmon.

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

This 3 Stones Pinot Gris 2017 was reviewed on August 4, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Wineboy rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

I liked the wine but I feel I need to say that some consumers might be in for a dissapointment. Firstly, if a wine is going to call itself "Pinot Gris" then I expect they are trying to do it in a French/Alsatian style ie. big, full, round. This wine is very crisp and is much more Pinot Grigio in style. Secondly, the worlds wine regulations typically allow up to 15% of another grape variety to be blended in without declaring it on the label. This one I suspect has blended in some Sauv. Blanc. I could be wrong but I saw grassy herbaceous notes and higher acidity levels. Buy it, enjoy it but dont expect Gris.
3 Stones (2017) is a zesty Pinot Gris from Marlborough, South Island with a citrusy nose and white grapefruit, ripe apple, pear, floral and grassy notes on the palate. Good acidity for fresh seafood and shellfish. Enjoy now. The three stacked stones on the label represent the elements of soil, climate and craft. - Community Wine Reviews

1 Member would buy this wine again

 

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