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Valli Vineyards “The Real McCoy” Orange Wine 2022

Original price was: $49.48.Current price is: $44.53.

‘The colour of the wine comes from the grape skins and the semi-oxidative handling. The 2022 Real McCoy has a stunning tangerine hue. There are immediately inviting aromas of apricot, peach, and juicy mandarin, with cream soda, wild sage, and delicate white blossom. On the palate there are flavours of ripe stone fruit, citrus, and vanilla. The mouthfeel is both creamy and silky with a lovely hint of fine tannin and lingering acidity at the finish. Delicious on its own, the Real McCoy invites many opportunities for food pairing. We have discovered that this is a great wine for cellaring as the evolution is slow and the wine continues to improve with time.’ Jen Parr – July 2023

Country	New Zealand
Size	750ml
Varietal	Pinot Gris
Vintage	2022
Producer	Valli Vineyards

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VALLI is the personal vocation of pioneering winemaker Grant Taylor. Grant’s name is synonymous with Otago Pinot Noir. He has been crafting wines there since 1993 when there were only 20 ha planted – today there are over 2000. Grant founded VALLI in 1998 with the intention to produce single vineyard Pinot Noirs highlighting the different characteristics of Otago’s sub regions. More than 20 years later, VALLI is doing just that, producing single-vineyard pinot noirs from Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Bendigo in Central Otago and the Waitaki Valley in North Otago, as well as a dry Pinot Gris from Gibbston and a Riesling from Waitaki. In 2015, established Otago winemaker Jen Parr joined Grant in the winery where the two aim to create wines with honesty, integrity, and most of all, a sense of place. When you drink a Valli wine, you are enjoying more than just a wine: you are experiencing a place.

Pinot Gris wines, originating from the Alsace region of France and also widely produced in countries like Italy, Germany, and the United States, are renowned for their lush and aromatic character. Made from the Pinot Gris grape, which is a mutation of the red Pinot Noir grape, these wines offer a diverse range of flavors and styles. Pinot Gris wines typically exhibit a medium to full-bodied profile, with flavors ranging from ripe pear, apple, and stone fruit to tropical notes like pineapple and melon. The grape's inherent richness often results in a slightly viscous texture on the palate, adding to the wine's overall mouthfeel and depth of flavor.

Pinot Gris wines are known for their versatility in both winemaking and food pairing. Depending on the region and winemaking style, Pinot Gris wines can range from dry to off-dry or even slightly sweet. In Alsace, for example, they tend to be more full-bodied and complex, while in Italy, they may be crisper and lighter. This versatility makes Pinot Gris wines suitable for a wide range of culinary pairings, from seafood and poultry to creamy pasta dishes and Asian cuisine. With their expressive aromatics, lush texture, and food-friendly nature, Pinot Gris wines offer a delightful drinking experience that appeals to a broad spectrum of wine enthusiasts.