Maude Wines Pinot Gris 2025 is a dry, textural Pinot Gris from Central Otago, New Zealand. Quince, pear drop, musk and stone fruit define the nose, with 40% oak barrel fermentation adding almond meal, biscuit and spice to a stainless steel-fresh palate. The 2025 vintage — shaped by a late frost that reduced the crop by 30% — delivered small, concentrated berries with vibrant acidity and remarkable varietal clarity. Full-bodied, layered and beautifully expressive.
Nose
Ripe quince, pear drop, musk, stone fruit and delicate rose petals. Enticing and aromatic with genuine varietal lift.
Palate
Rich and full-bodied with poached pear, almond meal, biscuit and subtle spice from oak fermentation. Bright acidity from the stainless steel portion preserves freshness. Clean, precise finish.
Winemaking
40% of the juice fermented in seasoned French oak barriques for texture and complexity. 60% fermented in stainless steel to preserve bright aromatics and freshness. Dry style. Bottled for early enjoyment.
Vintage Conditions
Vintage 2025 was a lesson in patience. An unusually late snowfall and damaging frost resulted in a 30% crop loss. From flowering, warm days and cool nights created ideal conditions for slow, even ripening. Harvest came slightly later than usual, delivering pristine, concentrated fruit with vibrant acidity and purity.
Cellaring
Drink now to 2027. A fresh, aromatic style designed for early enjoyment.
