Known Unknown Pinot Gris 2024

Organic, flinty, fresh - a modern Gisborne expression.

Known Unknown has carved out a reputation for wines that feel alive in the glass - clean, natural energy without the funk or fuss. This 2024 Pinot Gris is a standout of the style.

Grown organically in Manutuke, the fruit shows purity and brightness from the start. A light wild ferment brings a flinty edge and subtle savoury spice, adding interest without losing clarity. Aromas of ripe green pear, spice and mineral tension give way to a palate that’s crisp, just-dry and lightly textural. 

Cameron Douglas MS (90 points) notes its ripe pear character, flinty wild-ferment lift and balanced acidity. It’s a Pinot Gris with intention - refreshing but not simple, textural but not heavy, and unmistakably part of the Known Unknown family.

Taste & Style
• Style: Fresh Unoaked White
• Feel: Crisp, bright, lightly textural
• Sweetness: Dry
• Acidity: Medium
• Body: Light–medium
• Oak: None

Food & Mood Pairing
• Dumplings, spicy chicken, summer salads, grilled fish
• Ideal for warm evenings, sunny lunches, and relaxed hosting
• Fantastic for Sensitive & Hypersensitive Vinotypes

Good to Know
• Region: Manutuke, Gisborne
• Grape: Pinot Gris
• Farming: Organic
• Winemaking: Wild ferment influence, lees complexity, no oak
• Drink Window: Now–2026
• Closure: Screwcap

• Pricing For 1-12 bottles, shipping is $6.99 for Auckland, $8.99 for the North Island and $11.99 for the South Island. For 13 or more bottles, shipping is $11.99 for Auckland, $14.99 for the North Island and $17.99 for the South Island.
  
• Timing We estimate delivery to be up to 3-4 working days for urban NZ addresses, and up to 5 working days for rural delivery.
  
• Click and Collect is available from our Albany warehouse shop. See more information here
  
• We do not ship outside of New Zealand.
  
• We are unable to deliver to PO Boxes.

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