Pinot Gris/Grigio
Pinot Gris and Grigio have given Sauvignon Blanc a run for its money in terms of popularity in recent times. It can tend to be a little more austere, complex and serious but is still zesty and fun. When we try a new Pinot Gris or Grigio on the tasting bench, we’re looking for that lovely “peary” characteristic that is synonymous with Pinot Gris or Grigio but, almost more importantly, we’re looking at the acid structure to make sure that the wine doesn’t collapse under its own peary goodness… this lot fit the bill…
Howard Vineyard Pinot Gris 2018
So delicious – with pear and apple mingling and leading to a long dry finish. A little more acidic than the previous release, making it all the more lip smacking. Finishes with a lovely citrus zing....
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La Maschera Pinot Grigio 2019
Pinot Grigio: the cousin of the Sauvy Blanc that goes the extra mile at dress up parties, wears that outrageous jumper at Christmas and grows its beard just that little bit longer. This Limestone Coast drop shows complex fruit layers with good acidity. Ripe pears on honeysuckle, apricots dusted in white pepper and straw bales. A great accompaniment to some warmer...
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Purple Hands Wines Pinot Gris 2018
Craig and Mark just make cracking good booze. We already knew how good and consistent they are with Barossa Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro and Cabernet. Turns out they are a dab hand with cool climate whites too. Crisp and dry, this is all about the pears. Only whole bunch pressings were used and 20% of this wines spent time in old French oak. The result is a mixture of freshness and texture. This is...
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Redbank Sunday Morning Pinot Gris 2018
Pears, blossoms, lychees and a hint of white pepper and strawberry here. The texture is creamy without being fat and length is excellent thanks to the plentiful acid. Lovely now and should improve for a few years too....
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Riposte 'The Stiletto' Pinot Gris 2018
This complex Pinot Gris is more taut than tautology. Crisp minerality, nashi pear, florals and spice, plentiful acidity and a slightly fleshy texture which will bloom with time....
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Zonte's Footstep 'Shades of Gris' Pinot Grigio 2018
Lots of pear here, juice and a hint of pulp too, along worth talcum powder and other goodies. Plenty of acid too and just the beginnings of textural mouthfeel. This is a lovely aperitif style now, with plenty of flavour and will blossom in the bottle over the next 3-4 years, becoming richer and...
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