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2008 Kalinda Pinot Gris Marlborough New Zealand

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Fruit sourced from the Christchurch area of new Zealand's south Island, this wine is plump with evident minerality. Plenty of depth of flavor and lingering finish. Crowd pleaser.

2008 Kalinda Pinot Gris Marlborough New Zealand

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By: Christie Cartwright | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 11/5/2009 | Send Email

This New Zealand Gem is full of mouthwatering flavor showing structurally balanced acidity and minerality with just a touch of tropical fruit up front and zestfully delicious on the finish! Such a fun and food friendly Pinot Gris, perfect for any time of the year. Pair this dry, clean, crisp, lucious pinot gris with a variety of cuisine...how bout truffled mac and cheese, or grilled day boat scallops with a mapled bacon glaze, or even spicy thai!

By: Jim Barr | K&L Staff Member | Review Date: 11/4/2009 | Send Email

You have to try our new Kalinda 2008 Pinot Gris, Marlborough, New Zealand ($11.99), not because it is our first with this varietal under our private label, but because it is really good stuff. From New Zealand’s south island, this wine offers pretty perfumed smells, a bright, yet viscous mouthfeel that makes it the perfect white wine for your holiday parties. Eby says that this will be our holiday party white for the month. 13% abv [Jim Barr]

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