Think you don't like German wine; then think again. This really is exceptional for the price. Grauer Burgunder is the German name for Pinot Gris, or Pinot Grigio as the Italians call it, and the word 'Trocken' indicates that it is dry. It is, however, a far more serious and opulent wine than many labelled as Pinot Grigio. Although the wine leaves a delightfully fresh and vibrant finish, it has some fabulous texture and body. On the palate it is tropical mango and peach that dominate, yet it is the grapefruit flourish on the finish that really gives it a lift.

Once tasted we are convinced this will convert a lot of sceptics on to German wine.

This is a wonderfully rounded Pinot Gris with ripe stone fruits and pear to the fore. It coats the mouth with flavour, yet a nice refreshing acidity gives it vibrancy on the finish. This is a great allrounder when it comes to serving with food as it is equally at home with fish as it is with white meats and roasted vegetables.

A complex and fruit driven Pinot Gris, this shows aromas of juicy pear and citrus blossom and a palate of quince, spice and ripe apples. This is smooth, rich and fresh with a long and lingering finish.

Tohu’s owner, Wakatū, based in Nelson and Marlborough, is made up of 4,000 Maori families, all descendants of the four original tribes from the top of the South Island. We love their ethos – Kaitiakitanga (guardianship) is one of their core values that directs their business and relationship with their environment. With their regenerative agriculture approach, they are committed to protecting and enhancing the natural resources inherited from their ancestors and passing them on to future generations.

This 2018 Pinot Gris is made from grapes grown in select vineyards with alluvial soils. It was fermented with select yeasts and matured on fine yeast lees. With notes of melon, peach and cardamom, it has a generous palate with soft texture, spiciness and gentle acidity on the finish