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 -
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 itemOut of stock -
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 -
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 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 item -
Fifth release from Shadowfax's pride and joy, Little Hampton Vineyard. At 700m above sea level, it's one of coolest vineyards in Macedon. Hand harvested fruit was firmly whole bunch pressed followed by natural ferment in older French barrels. Lifted musk ... Learn More -
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 -
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 item -
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 -
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 -
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
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