Cameron Douglas: Paddy Borthwick Pinot Gris 2025

Paddy Borthwick Pinot Gris 2025, Wairarapa   RRP $26.99   Pinot Gris’s perfect drinking window is from the day of release and usually around two years. With some wines it may be more.   This wine ticks all the boxes of freshness and vibrancy starting with a varietal and very fruity bouquet with a concentration of pear and apple flesh scents, then some white spice and white florals, some dandelion and white pepper. Medium weight with a satin-cream mouthfeel, flavours of white fleshed fruits touch the palate carried along with acidity and youthful freshness. Well-made with a lengthy leesy finish.      Food match:   Chicken, leek and sweet potato bake. This recipe also includes cream, Gouda cheese, and Dijon mustard. The dish has weight and intensity, creaminess and lots of touch points of flavours. The Paddy Gris offers the fruit contrast, has enough weight and an acid line to deliver a palate refreshing finish.   Option 2: If you are a fan of corn on the cob with lashings of butter and salt then a glass of Paddy B Gris is a delicious accompaniment.       The Vintage:   Overall, it was blessed vintage in the region with higher volumes compared to the previous four vintages. Plenty of ripe fruit with above average quality overall.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.