Heaphy Pinot Gris 2023 from Nelson, New Zealand, offers an elegantly fragrant and inviting nose with aromas of white-fleshed stone fruit, Asian pear, subtle spice, jasmine, and touches of lemon peel and grapefruit. On the palate, it is dry and medium-full bodied with a fleshy texture, delivering delicious honeyed flavors of pear, apple, lemon citrus, and grapefruit balanced by a kiss of sweetness and gentle spice notes on the mid-palate. The wine’s clean, well-balanced acidity provides a juicy freshness, while floral and leesy mineral nuances linger on a long, finely textured, and dry finish. This Pinot Gris is both refreshing and complex, making it a versatile and satisfying expression of Nelson’s cool maritime climate.