Winery notes (2025 Vintage)
"Established in 1996, proudly family owned and managed, Borthwick Vineyard produces wines that are a direct reflection of the Gladstone region, New Zealand. Ancient stony, alluvial soils, a cool climate, sustainable practices and minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery, mean our wines display distinctive single vineyard characteristics.
Perfumed aromas of apricots, nectarines, and green pears. A rich mid-palate displaying mild oak influence. The wine finishes dry and crisp with lingering hints of warming spice.
The harvested fruit was processed quickly into tank to retain the vibrant aromas and fresh acidity. The juice is then split into two parcels, one of which is run into older French oak barrels, while the other remains in tank. The tank portion is fermented slow and cool to retain the varietal characters of Pinot Gris, while the barrel ferment is undertaken at warm temperatures to build palate weight. The wines are aged on yeast lees for nine months before blending, fining and filtration."
5 Stars & 94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, December 2025 (2025 Vintage)
"It's splendidly ripe and inviting on the nose with poached pear, mango, Gala apple, and warm spice aromas. The palate delivers excellent weight and succulent fruit intensity, beautifully supported by silky texture and fine acidity, finishing delectable and lingering. At its best: now to 2028."
5 Stars & 93/100 Candice Chow, CandiceWineChat.com (2025 Vintage)
"This dry Pinot Gris showcases concentrated, lush fruit, intermixing floral and honey notes with enticing spice, highlighting varietal character and an oily texture. Rich aromas of ripe nectarine, pear, honey, ginger and honeysuckle."
92/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December 2025 (2025 Vintage)
"Varietal and very fruity bouquet with a concentration of pear and apple flesh scents then some white spice and white florals, some dandelion and white pepper. Medium weight with a satin-cream mouthfeel, flavours of white fleshed fruits touch the palate carried along with acidity and youthful freshness. Well made with a lengthy leesy finish. Best from 2026 through 2028+."
91/100 Sammy Wilkinson, WinePilot.com, January 2026 (2025 Vintage)
"The aromas start off delicate and sweet, with blossom florals, layered with white pear flesh, green apple, and a stony mineral edge. Finely tuned and restrained. The palate is sleek, showing crisp pear and white nectarine crunch, threaded with saline minerality through the mid palate. Sculpted citrus acidity lifts a peachy, leesy breadth on the finish. Classy – for drinkers who appreciate their Pinot Gris with snap, over sugar."















