Pinot Grigio/Gris

King Valley, Victoria. This Pinot Grigio has been made to reflect the Italian expression of this grape variety. The nose offers up an abundance of fresh yellow pear, quince and ginger root. Its palate displays flavours of Nashi pear, green apple and fresh almonds with lime and quince notes. A bright acid backbone of bright acid supports the fruit, leading to a balanced finish that is crisp and clean...

Mornington Peninsula. As the name suggests, fully ripe pinot gris/grigio grapes are a dusky purple grey in colour, so if you ferment the juice with the skins (as you would a red variety), you can end up, as here, with a wonderful copper-hued wine. This has an entrancing perfume of hedgerow flowers and berries, with a gorgeous, rich texture on the tongue. Think of it as a full-bodied dry rosé. And try it with lentil soup...

Mornington Peninsula. Greeny light lemon appearance. A nose of crunchy pear, green apple and light meadow hay, with some richer marzipan and lychee background notes. The palate has a delicacy and line reflective of the cooler season and is quite dry, yet shows the gingery spiciness, texture and burgeoning roundness which is characteristic... 

Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Pale straw with copper-pink hues, this wine displays vibrant aromas of guava and passionfruit on the nose. This leads to an intense flavour of nashi pear and tropical fruits on the palate with great structure from the crisp and well balanced acid. With its full structure, superb minerality and generous full mid palate it finishes with outstanding length and balance. A great accompaniment to freshly seared scallops, aromatic Thai spiced dishes or enjoy with a grilled vegetable cous cous as a vegetarian option...

McLaren Vale, South Australia. ‘Poppy’ has a delicate nose of pear skin and citrus, a delicious combination which pervades the palate, too. This wine is perfect as an aperitif, or terrific with sushi or creamy soft white cow cheeses...

Marlborough, New Zealand. An elegant wine with rich fruit and exotic floral elements. The nose features focussed aromas of ripe pear, mango, mandarin and pure white florals. Dry to taste, the palate is richly textured and beautifully weighted with a long, silky finish...

Yarra Valley, Victoria. Pale straw with a salmon hue. Bouquet: Pear, white flowers, flint, apple, mineral. Palate: Crunchy white pear, straw, rich mid palate with a touch of honey suckle and a crisp mineral finish...

Heathcote, Central Victoria. Alluringly fragrant with sweet nashi pear, white stone fruit and mandarin fruit flavours, bundled up in bright natural acidity. Hints of honeydew melon dance around the edges. It’s rich, viscous and elegant, a testament to the winemaking prowess of Don Lewis and Narelle King. Enjoy it alongside snapper in burnt butter sauce...

 

Heathcote, Central Victoria. The palate is full and generous with the classic Pinot Grigio viscosity. Abundant fruit sweetness with mandarins and pears on the palate, well balanced, long and lingering...