Situated on the Eastern slope of the South Island’s main divide, the Waitaki Valley is a large, braided river valley draining the highest peaks of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. The name Waitaki, translated from Te Reo, is said to mean ‘the tears of Aoraki’ — Aotearoa’s highest peak.

Clos Ostler is situated on the south side of the Waitaki River close to Duntroon, 220 metres above sea level. Clos Ostler’s 8 hectare block is of easy rolling hill contour rising steeply to the southern boundary with rocky limestone outcrops lying predominantly to the north. Clos Ostler’s focus is making classic single vineyard Pinot Noir, the complexity and concentration of which expresses the true characteristics of their unique terroir.

The Ostler Audrey's Pinot Gris was fermented half in stainless steel to retain purity and aromatics, the remaining was fermented in oak barrels, 12% being new, with extended lees stirring to provide complexity, richness and texture on the palate. A dry style, but with plenty of interest. Poached pear, ginger, white peach and jasmine florals, a generous, luscious palate intwined with a mineral zest that draws the wine together with precision