Native New Zealanders Brent and Shirley Rawstron have a thing about white wine grapes, and they are currently releasing not only a Sauvignon Blanc but a Chardonnay and Pinot Gris as well. They gave their wines the name of a favorite local surf spot, Waipapa Bay, which also happens to be a great place to go whale watching. The area lies between their Canterbury home and their vineyards in Rapaura - on the northern end of New Zealand's South Island.
Along with the Waipapa Bay 2019 releases this month, the winery has announced a partnership with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) - the nonprofit's first wine industry corporate sponsor.
WDC was founded in 1985 and now spans the globe to lead the charge on protections for whales and dolphins. A spokeswoman for WDC says, "We are excited to receive the support of sustainably-focused businesses such as Waipapa Bay Wines." The Rawlstons are just as excited about supporting WDC's efforts to end captivity, stop whaling, create healthy seas, and prevent accidental deaths in fishing gear.
The 2019 Waipapa Bay Pinot Gris is a real charmer. It smells as fresh as a spring morning, exhibiting brilliant lime and lemon aromas - dripping with minerality - and a whiff of peach juice and flowers. The palate offers lovely flavors of nectarine and tangerine, joined by a racy acidity. Alcohol tips only 13% abv and the wine sells for $15.
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