Left Field 2018 Pinot Gris (Hawke's Bay) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Left Field 2018 Pinot Gris (Hawke's Bay)

Rating
88
Price
$16
Winery
Wine Type
Alcohol
12.5%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
5/1/2020
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Clever marketing and eye-catching labels aside, this Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris doesn't succeed in the deliciousness department as well at the label's Albariño does, but fans of rich, textural whites will dig it. It's a little candied and plastic at first and then offers more appealing apple and pear strudel notes with time in the glass. The palate is viscous with ripe, fleshy orchard fruit, and the acidity is enough to lift it out of syrupy territory. Christina Pickard

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All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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About The Scores

*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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