New Zealand's winemaking maestro Kim Crawford can't seem to lose a trick, his releases attract show awards like a metal detector. This one comes across like a platter of really delicious fruit, crunchy pear and honeyed almonds, peaches all around, viscous like a clear apricot syrup. Crawford has managed to trump the market with his deft handling of Pinot Gris, fashioning a series of exciting Cuvées from good vineyards that specialize in the grape. A true foodie's wine, to accompany fine gourmandise, and especially suitable to light continental cuisines