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LAKE CHALICE THE NEST
Lake Chalice The Nest Lighter Pinot Gris 2024
Tasting Notes
- Region New Zealand
- Wine Style Pinotgris
- Grapes Pinot Gris
Details
Lake Chalice The Nest Lighter Pinot Gris 2024 is a refreshing white wine crafted from grapes sourced from selected vineyards in Marlborough’s renowned Wairau Valley. This wine offers the perfect balance of flavor and a lighter alcohol content, making it ideal for those who enjoy vibrant Pinot Gris with less intensity.
Vinotype and Style
- Vinotype: Sensitive
- Wine Style: Light, Aromatic White
Key Features and Benefits
- Lighter Alcohol: Harvested earlier to produce a wine lower in alcohol (9.5%) without compromising on flavor.
- Fresh and Crisp: A refreshing wine with juicy pear and honeysuckle flavors, balanced by delicate acidity.
- Marlborough Quality: Sourced from the Wairau Valley, a region known for producing world-class wines.
Tasting Notes
This wine has a pale straw appearance with faint green hues. The bouquet is fresh with aromas of Nashi pear, apple blossom, and a touch of cinnamon. On the palate, the wine is crisp and luscious, showcasing flavors of juicy pear and honeysuckle with a refreshing, clean finish.
Taste Profile
- Sweetness: Medium-Dry
- Body: Light
- Fruitiness: Medium-High
- Acidity: Crisp
- Oak: None
- Alcohol: 9.5%
Food Pairing Suggestions
This Pinot Gris pairs beautifully with light salads, seafood dishes, or spicy Asian cuisine. It also complements fresh fruit and cheese platters, making it a versatile choice for various occasions.
Producer Information
Lake Chalice is a respected producer in Marlborough, New Zealand, known for crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Wairau Valley. The Nest series offers a range of lighter wines with exceptional flavor, perfect for those looking for a lighter wine experience.
Sustainability and Certifications
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Technical Details
- Vintage: 2024
- Bottle Size: 750ml
- Alcohol Content: 9.5%
- pH: 3.5
- Total Acidity: 6.3g/L
- Residual Sugar: 9.97g/L
- Units per Case: 6
Additional Information
This wine is best enjoyed within the next 3-5 years and is perfect for those who prefer lighter, lower alcohol wines without sacrificing flavor.
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping
- 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.
- We do not ship outside of New Zealand.
- We are unable to deliver to PO Boxes. Delivery is via NZ Couriers.
Returns
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We’ll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the ‘Complete Orders’ link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We’ll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we’ve received and processed the returned item.