Seifried Nelson Pinot Gris 2025 - Special Case Offer

93 Points (5 Stars) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, June 2025
Silver (91 Points) - The National Wine Awards of Aotearoa New Zealand 2025

Vineyard: Seifried Brightwater, Rabbit Island & Redwood Valley vineyards
Date of Harvest: Mid-late March 2025
pH of Wine: 3.20
T.A of Wine: 6.4
Residual Sugar of Wine: 8.9g/L
Alcohol: 12.5%
Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans: Yes

Our Brightwater vineyard lies about 15km from the coast and is nestled under the Richmond Ranges on the southern end of the Waimea Plains. The soil is a combination of rocks and river boulders, which is hard on farm equipment but vital for holding the warmth of Nelson’s sun and ripening grapes. Low nutrient and water levels in the vineyard help to restrict plant vigour, producing fruit with lively, concentrated flavour.

Our Rabbit Island vineyard is situated on a wide river flat, about 1.5km from the sea, which helps moderate temperatures. The soil is gravelly sandy loam, which marks the sites of Māori kūmara (sweet potato) beds prior to European settlement in the early 1800s. Scrub was burned to give ash and charcoal, which increased soil fertility and characteristic topsoil. This fertility is now considerably reduced due to modern farming.

Our Redwood Valley vineyard is an unirrigated, gently sloping, north-facing clay site; the vines range in age from 10 to 30 years. Vertical shoot positioning helps to expose the berries to sunlight, thus getting maximum intensity and optimal ripeness. The clay holds moisture well, supporting deep root systems and producing fruit with good texture and complex flavours.

A delightful blend of three vineyard blocks brining a well-balanced wine. Our clay sloping bock in Redwood Valley brings textural components to support the bright flavours and aromatics from grapes grown on the plains. A dry settled growing season meant fruit was harvested in squeaky clean condition, with perfect ripeness and flavours. The finished wine has a broad palate and is full-flavoured, brining a unique and complex spectrum of characters to the wine.