Wines
Pinot Gris
Gently pressed and fermented in a mix of older oak and stainless steel. The wine remained on lees before final blending adding layers of texture and length of flavour to our Pinot Gris blend. Flavours of red apple, ginger and cloves. The concentration of fruit shows through with a supple underlying structure that leaves the wine fresh and vibrant on the finish.
| Origin: | Marlborough, New Zealand Vineyards: Estate‐grown fruit from key Wairau & Awatere Valley sites |
| Grape Variety: | 100% Pinot Gris |
| Harvest & processing: | Harvest: Cool night harvest for freshness Fermentation: Stainless steel, with a portion left on fine lees for texture |
| Alcohol: | Alcohol: ~13% Residual Sugar: ~4–6 g/L (off-dry style) pH: ~3.3 Total Acidity: ~6 g/L |
New Zealand ~ Marlborough: Kimi by Johnson Family
The 1990s were a time of discovery and courage in Marlborough. Deep in the Waihopai Valley, Bryan and Jan Johnson had the audacity to establish 180 hectares of estate vineyards on land considered too hard, too dry and too un-fertile for wine.
It was a venture that started with a passion for the land. This pioneering spirit established one of New Zealand’s most successful family-run wineries. Today, the commitment remains to the land and to the people who tend it – we are simply farmers at heart, nurturing soil and vine to cultivate the complexities in our wine. And we’re mindful that it’s our focus on sustainability which will ensure our guardianship of this land for generations to come.
As a New Zealand family owned winery, our sustainability and environmental responsibilities run deeply throughout all of our decisions and actions. Our mission is to conserve, preserve and protect as custodians of our land and legacy.
We are proudly accredited under the New Zealand Sustainable Wine-growing scheme (since 1999), which promotes economically and environmentally sustainable vineyard management.
International
These are our producers outside of Italy.
