Peter Saunders writes;

Urlar Gladstone Pinot Gris 2009 – Urlar – the earth, we are told.  What the earth at Gladstone (sub-region of Wairarapa) has given us this year is a beautiful pinot gris with depth, balance and some lovely fruit.  Old-oak fermented and left to sit there for a while, the complexity of this wine is quite special, helped by a little extra time in the bottle also.  A fine pinot gris statement in full form now, into 2013. 

Urlar Gladstone Pinot Noir 2009 – Urlar is a new Wairarapa name, very much on the rise.  Holding on to finesse and elegance in a big weighted pinot is an achievement, and the beauty of this wine will open up further in the bottle through 2011 and be fine drinking well beyond.  Already a satisfying dinner style, full flavoured, well textured and a delight to hold in the month.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 at 12:43 pmand is filed under Media, Wine Writers.