Hawkshead Central Otago Pinot Gris 2026

Name: Hawkshead Central Otago Pinot Gris 2026
Brand: Hawkshead
Price: 39.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

$39.00 NZD

Description:

Central Otago, with its unique climatic challenges, shape highly aromatic wines that beautifully mirror the footsteps of the land.

Hawkshead Pinot Gris is fresh, full-bodied and more akin to German Grauburgunder or French Alsace style. It denotes a sleeker, drier style without losing texture and fruit flavours.

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TASTING NOTES

The 2026 Hawkshead Pinot Gris is a captivating wine, brimming with vibrant aromas of lime, mandarin, citrus blossom, white florals, and a pop of juicy red apple & spice.

Those first sensory impressions mirror the elegant, fresh, luscious layers of flavours that follow. A wine with presence, tactile finesse and a long, memorable finish.

Hawkshead 2026 Pinot Gris has a natural balance between fruit sweetness and crisp acidity. Inspiring many creative food matches and also very agreeable on its own or as an aperitif.

Product details

Varietal: Pinot Gris

Vintage: 2026

Country: New Zealand

Harvest Date: 11th April - 21st April 2026

Region: Central Otago

Sub Region: Central Otago

Alcohol: 13.5%

Residual Sugar: 4 g/L

Maker: Dean Shaw

Makers Notes

Composition: 100% Hand Picked Pinot Gris | 100% Direct Press
Yeast: 100% Indigenous (natural)
Ferment Dynamics: Total Days: 35 | Cold: 5 | Standard: 30 | Post: 0 Temp Range: 15°c to 19°c
Maturation Vessel: 100% stainless steel, rested on lees No Malolactic Undertaken
Filtration: Yes - For clarification before bottling
Cold Stablised: Yes – Vegan Friendly
Wine Analysis: PH 3.15 | TA 6.4 g/l
Bottling Date: 16th September 2026

Service

Pinot Gris should be served slightly cool not chilled otherwise it might mask the finer nuances of the wine. The best serving temperature is between 7-9 degrees Celsius.

CELLARING

The 2026 Hawkshead Pinot Gris is enjoyable now but will continue to evolve over time.

Optitimal enjoyment range: 2026 - 2029.

Pairings

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Thai green chicken curry with coconut milk, jasmine rice and fresh coriander

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