Pinot Gris
Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio or Grauburgunder is a white wine grape variety thought to be a mutant clone of the pinot noir variety. It normally has a greyish-blue fruit, accounting for its name but the grapes can have a brownish pink to black and even white appearance.
The once relatively unknown Pinot Gris (or Grigio) grape has risen by stealth to become one of Australia’s most fashionable whites, adored by the wine-drinking public.
Pinot Grigio / Gris vines were brought to Australia in 1832 as Pineau Gris from the Cote-d’Or by the father of Australian viticulture, James Busby. However, it had to wait another 150 years or so before it became an ‘instant sensation’ when Pinot Grigio pioneers Kathleen Quealy and Kevin McCarthy launched T’Gallant Wines. They recognised that the cool climate of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria was the perfect place to grow the grape and that consumers were looking for something new.
The once relatively unknown Pinot Gris (or Grigio) grape has risen by stealth to become one of Australia’s most fashionable whites, adored by the wine-drinking public.
Pinot Grigio / Gris vines were brought to Australia in 1832 as Pineau Gris from the Cote-d’Or by the father of Australian viticulture, James Busby. However, it had to wait another 150 years or so before it became an ‘instant sensation’ when Pinot Grigio pioneers Kathleen Quealy and Kevin McCarthy launched T’Gallant Wines. They recognised that the cool climate of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria was the perfect place to grow the grape and that consumers were looking for something new.
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Grigio style - light and fresh, easy drinking. The nose shows bright, lifted aromas of nashi pears and spice. The palate is dominated by pear aromas and flavours with a clean citrus acid backbone. Underlying spicy character adds to the ... Learn MoreThorn Clarke 'Sandpiper' Pinot Gris 2019$17.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Grigio style - light and fresh, easy drinking. The nose shows bright, lifted aromas of nashi pears and spice. The palate is dominated by pear aromas and flavours with a clean citrus acid backbone. Underlying spicy character adds to the ... Learn MoreThorn Clarke 'Sandpiper' Pinot Gris 2018$17.00 Per itemOut of stock -
Grapes for this wine were grown in the Ngatapa Valley region of Gisborne district where dry-farming practices have been employed for over 75 years. Post-harvest the grapes and juice were processed with care to maximise fruit flavour and intensity. The resulting ... Learn MoreKopu Gisbourne Pinot Gris 2020$19.99 Per item -
Pale in colour with radiant green and yellow hues. Freshly cut pear, lemons, ginger and faint pine needle aromas lead to a mouth-filling burst of fruit flavour. Pear, green apple, light spices and white flowers on the palate are pulled ... Learn MoreThe Hare And The Tortoise Pinot Gris 2020$19.99 Per item -
Pale in colour with radiant green and yellow hues. Freshly cut pear, lemons, ginger and faint pine needle aromas lead to a mouth-filling burst of fruit flavour. Pear, green apple, light spices and white flowers on the palate are pulled ... Learn MoreThe Hare & The Tortoise Pinot Gris 2019$19.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Pinot Gris needs balance more than most. Cropped at the right level on our pristine Orange hillside, we have produced a wine that is luscious, beautifully aromatic and perfect with Asian influenced food. This organic Pinot Gris was harvested in ... Learn MoreSee Saw Organic Pinot Gris 2020$21.99 Per item -
Clean, crisp and fresh. A classic cool-climate Pinot Gris displaying lifted guava, honeysuckle and crunchy Nashi pear with a waxy texture and lively citrus finish. From one of the oldest Pinot Gris vineyards in the Adelaide Hills at 450m elevation. ... Learn MoreThe Lane Block 2 Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2020$22.99 Per item -
Clean, crisp and fresh. A classic cool-climate Pinot Gris displaying lifted guava, honeysuckle and crunchy Nashi pear with a waxy texture and lively citrus finish. From one of the oldest Pinot Gris vineyards in the Adelaide Hills at 450m elevation. ... Learn MoreThe Lane Block 2 Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris 2019$22.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The grapes for this wine come from the vineyards in Central Otago’s Cromwell basin. This wine displays delicious very ripe Pinot Gris aromatics reminiscent of a fruit cocktail full of rock melon, pineapple and stonefruit nice detail is added ... Learn MoreMt Difficulty 'Roaring Meg' Pinot Gris 2019$24.99 Per item -
The grapes for this wine come from the vineyards in Central Otago’s Cromwell basin. This wine displays delicious very ripe Pinot Gris aromatics reminiscent of a fruit cocktail full of rock melon, pineapple and stonefruit nice detail is added ... Learn MoreMt Difficulty 'Roaring Meg' Pinot Gris 2018$24.99 Per itemOut of stock -
James Halliday: "It strikes a keen balance between richness of flavour and elegance." Brilliant straw gold in colour. Fruit aromas of apple, pear and ginger are all underpinned by a creamed honey like character often seen from this vineyard. When ... Learn MoreProvenance Henty Pinot Gris 2019$25.00 Per item -
Lifted aromas of nashi pear, raspberry, red apple and white florals. The nose follows through to the palate with the same flavours along with savoury undertones which are balanced by fine, supple texture and lingering minerality. Enjoyable to drink now ... Learn MoreTe Whare Ra Pinot Gris 2019$26.99 Per item -
Floral and pear aromas with fig and date dried fruits leading to nice nutty notes in the background. The fresh pear and floral flavours highlight a lively and textured mid palate, before a dry saline tone brings back the nutty ... Learn MoreChard Farm Pinot Gris 2019$28.00 Per item -
Cherubino Wines began in 2005 with the release of one wine. A lot has happened since. The range has grown, and along the way, they have been awarded the Winery Of The Year by respected wine critics such as James Halliday ... Learn MoreCherubino The Yard Pinot Gris 2020$29.00 Per item -
Lean, bright & tight, the palate shows balance between fresh citrus intensity with a touch of melon and hint of ginger complimenting the fruit. A clean and crisp acid finish, the wine will develop a nice oily mouthfeel with longer time ... Learn MoreOcean Eight Pinot Gris 2019$29.99 Per item -
Quince and pear, with hints of jasmine musk and chamomile. The palate is bright and juicy; white florals and pear notes explode out of the glass, whilst also maintaining its refinement and delicacy - springtime in a glass. "You would ... Learn MoreOnannon Mornington Peninsula Pinot Gris 2019$30.99 Per item -
"It flows so effortlessly, offering texture and flavour as it goes. It manages to put on a wellpowered display without seeming anywhere near over the top, and is (highly) satisfying as a result." Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion 2019 Lightly yellow ... Learn MoreScorpo Pinot Gris 2017$31.99 Per itemOut of stock -
Incredible skin contact Gris - amazing to see such quality at the price. Briny tang, high acidity, minerals, stone fruit, citrus, and a touch of spice. Fruity and elegant. Subtle orange and honeyed notes mixed with spices making it wonderfully ... Learn MoreAvani 'Amrit' (Skins) Pinot Gris 2018$31.99 Per itemOut of stock -
James Broinowski finds a great balance between freshness and texture with this release, it's Pinot Gris delivered in a contemporary style. It's flush with plenty of succulent pears and green apple character, the fresh, crunchy acidity lending some drive. Good ... Learn MoreSmall Island Pinot Gris 2020$34.00 Per item -
At the moment, in excellent shape, but it will still be great for at least 5 years. Drink until 2021. ... Learn MoreDveri Pax 'Sivi Pinot' Pinot Gris 2015$34.99 Per item -
Pungent, fruity pinot gris with ripe pear, quince and subtle honeysuckle flavours, with a drying backbone of fine tannins and vibrant acidity. - Bob Campbell Founded in 1999 by Paul Pujol, the two stunning vineyards that combine to make Prophet's Rock's ... Learn MoreProphet's Rock Pinot Gris 2019$41.99 Per item -
Elegant, complex and varietal. Aromas of orange peel and baked pear, some lees and gentle baking spice layers, blossoms, apples and quince. - Cameron Douglas Founded in 1999 by Paul Pujol, the two stunning vineyards that combine to make Prophet's Rock's ... Learn MoreProphet's Rock Pinot Gris 2018$41.99 Per itemOut of stock -
The highly sought-after wines of Ata Rangi are undoubtedly some of the great new world wines, often considered a rival to top European wines. To prove this, winemaker Helen Masters was recently awarded one of the top honours in the ... Learn MoreAta Rangi Pinot Gris 2018$47.99 Per itemOut of stock -
A wonderful sample of United Cellars most popular dry, luscious whites!
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