Pinot gris is generally rich and mouth-filling but sometimes the sweetness of the fruit and high alcohol dominate unless there is enough acidity and fruit weight to balance. Lees contact or ageing in old barrels adds interest and texture to what is sometimes a simple but unfocused fruity wine.
BEST VALUE
$20
Four stars (out of five)
Good value
An unctuous, mouth-filling wine, oozing fragrant fruits - apricot, melon, pears, with a hint of toasted nuts, all held in restraint by a lovely, crisp, tangy finish. Delicious.
$20
Three and a half stars
Average value
A mouth-filling, off-dry wine with the oily texture characteristic of pinot gris. The rich fruit is enhanced by a hint of creme brulee and a suggestion of savouriness that gives it some focus.
$20
Three and a half stars
Good value
At two years old, this is rich, mellowed and focused, with suggestions of tropical fruit and canned peaches enhanced by a hint of nuts, and a dryish, textural finish.
$22
Three and a half stars
Average value
A big, mouth-filling wine with suggestions of lush stone fruit and buttery pears and a hot but lively finish.
$25
Four stars
Average value
Lovely lush, fragrant fruit suggesting canned peaches and ripe pears, an oily texture, and a lively, nicely balanced, zesty finish.
$28
Four stars
Average value
An opulent, textural wine oozing ripe fruit (canned peaches and pears), made more interesting with hints of nuts and creme brulee, and a firm, dryish finish.
