winemaker's notes

“Ransom Clos de Valerie Pinot Gris 2002 - "It shows pleasing hints of toffee, butter, spice and melon, and puts an emphasis more on richness of texture rather than out-and-out fruit. One of those wines that really grow on you."”

—Simon Wood, Wine International Magazine, August 2004
“Ransom Clos de Valerie Pinot Gris 2004 - "Finely scented, lemony bouquet. Fresh and citrusy with good weight and intensity, a faint suggestion of honey and a crisp, lively finish. 4 stars."”

—Michael Cooper, August 2005
“Ransom Clos de Valerie Pinot Gris 2006 - "...a clean, crisp wine with tightly structured characters and a bone-dry finish. There is subtle fruit, astringency and a balanced, clean finish to the palate”

—Peter Shaw, Wine Writer, Waikato Times, December 2006
“Ransom Clos de Valerie Pinot Gris 2006 - "... a fresh, crisp wine with a delicately fruity aroma. Flavours of pear, apple and feijoa ... and a warming vinous texture that worked well with the food."”

—Sue Courtney, www.wineoftheweek.com, January 2007
“Ransom Clos de Valerie Pinot Gris 2007 - "The 2007 vintage is full-bodied and dry, in a restrained but attractive style with a slightly oily texture and fresh, lemony flavours that linger well. 3.5 stars."”

—Michael Cooper, Buyers Guide to NZ Wines, 2009
“Ransom Clos de Valerie Pinot Gris 2008 - "A dry and rather savoury pinot gris with classical but subtle varietal flavours of pear and lanolin. The wine's texture appeals even more than the taste. It is mouth-filling and silken. A lingering finish leaves a pleasantly drying and slightly astringent finish. Quite a complex wine in a style that is more European than New World."”

—Bob Campbell, 2010

pinot gris

Ransom Clos de Valerie Pinot Gris 2009

Pale straw in colour, this wine has a delicate perfumed nose with hints of honeysuckle and ginger. The palate is fresh & lively with a nutty sweetness, a trace of pineapple & a crisp, minerally finish. Complements a range of cuisines, both Asian and European, particularly seafood.

Vintages - 1998, '99, '00, '01, '02, '03, '04, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09.