Pinot Gris & Grigio + Friends

Pinot Gris is a grape that adapts effortlessly to different climates and winemaking styles. In its classic form, it produces wines that are fresh, lightly textured, and fruit-driven, often showing notes of pear, apple, and subtle spice. With moderate acidity and a soft, rounded palate, it has become a go-to variety for approachable, food-friendly white wine.

In Australia, Pinot Gris thrives in cooler regions such as Tasmania, Geelong, and Gippsland, where conditions allow for balanced ripening and natural freshness. Producers like Ghost Rock, Mulline, and Xavier Goodridge are crafting Pinot Gris that is vibrant, expressive, and highly drinkable, often striking a balance between fruit purity and gentle texture.

Beyond its more classic expressions, Pinot Gris has also become a key variety in the world of orange wine. Its naturally pink skins make it particularly well suited to skin contact, producing wines with colour, tannin, and added depth. Producers such as Avani, Radikon, and Foradori have embraced this style, creating wines that are textural, savoury, and full of character, often sitting somewhere between white and red in both structure and flavour.

This versatility is what makes Pinot Gris so compelling. It can be light and refreshing or more complex and structured, depending on how it is handled. Whether enjoyed as a crisp white or a more adventurous skin-contact wine, Pinot Gris offers a dynamic range of styles that continue to grow in popularity.

Pinot Gris wines are defined by their accessibility and adaptability, making them equally suited to relaxed drinking or more exploratory moments at the table.