Brightwater Nelson Pinot Gris dombeya Vibrant red and black fruits

Vibrant red and black fruits abound with a touch of savoury spice as you'd come to expect from quality Rioja

Density of flavour without muscular structure is evident

The LDR (Light Dry Red) is a lip-smacking blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah

Wittmann owns about 4 ha (10 acres) in the best (southeastern exposure) parcel of this vineyard

Alain’s father

Brightwater Nelson Pinot Gris dombeya Vibrant red and black fruitsThe vines were cropped lightly to ensure maximum concentration of flavour and body in the wine. We were very diligent in removing leaves from around the bunches, and the bunches themselves were extensively thinned prior to harvest to ensure there were no unripe or phenolic flavours in the wine. Hand picking the grapes ensured they arrived at the winery in perfect condition.