{"product_id":"2024-village-pinot-gris-kumeu-river","title":"2024 Village Pinot Gris, Kumeu River","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchard Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite peach, ripe pear and apricot rise from the glass, joined by orange blossom and a delicate suggestion of honey. Floral and expressive without becoming heavy, this is Pinot Gris with both generosity and poise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe palate is rounded and lightly off-dry, with fresh acidity lifting its succulent stone fruit and subtle lees-derived texture. It feels silky yet lively, finishing clean and gently aromatic. Delicious on its own but particularly impressive with food, this is a far more characterful alternative to neutral, mass-market Pinot Grigio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor when: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA long lunch drifts happily into the early evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs with: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThai green curry, chilli prawns, glazed pork belly, aromatic chicken dishes or grilled halloumi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKumeu’s 2024 growing season brought warm, predominantly dry conditions and slow, even ripening. Yields were considerably lower than usual, but the Pinot Gris developed excellent concentration, high natural sugar and a touch of botrytis influence, giving the wine its appealing richness and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54799833399681,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/0513\/9841\/files\/pinot-gris-Kumeu-River.png?v=1770048418","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-republic.co.uk\/products\/2024-village-pinot-gris-kumeu-river","provider":"Wine Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}