A bold and unconventional skin-contact Pinot Gris from New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay, the 2020 Spook Light by Supernatural Wine Co. glows with texture, savory depth, and a copper-toned nod to old-school Chardonnay—with a spooky, oxidative twist.
Taste
Soft copper in color, this full-bodied Pinot Gris opens with aromas of dried apricot, caramel, and berry. The palate is creamy and textured, showing rich notes of popcorn, baked apple, and buttery caramel alongside a drying, slightly phenolic structure. Oxidative elements lend complexity, with a savory, almost nutty character that lingers through the finish. It’s nostalgic in its richness but distinctively modern in its natural, skin-contact expression.
About the Winery/Winemaker
Supernatural Wine Co. is a Hawke’s Bay–based producer committed to organic farming and minimal intervention winemaking. The Spook Light Pinot Gris is fermented on the skins—giving it its soft orange glow—and crafted without fining or filtration. Inspired by the eerie glow of the unexplained “spook lights” of the Ozarks, the wine’s label features deep-sea creatures, bats, and moths drawn to mysterious illumination. It’s a wine that’s just as intriguing in the glass as it is in story.
Why We Love It
This wine is for lovers of the wild side of white—textural, oxidative, and anything but ordinary. It has the richness of an old-school Chardonnay and the grip of a structured orange wine. Whether you’re pairing it with aged cheeses, grilled mushrooms, or simply drinking it while telling ghost stories, it’s a conversation piece that’s also seriously delicious.
Technical Wine Notes
Origin: Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Varietal: 100% Pinot Gris
Farming: Certified Organic
Fermentation: Stainless steel, with skin contact
Aging: No oak; oxidative style
Color: Soft copper/orange hue
Alcohol: Approx. 13% ABV
Style: Full-bodied, dry, savory and phenolic, skin-contact white
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