Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Port Phillip
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Port Phillip.
More informations about the variety Pinot gris
Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.
More informations about the region of Victoria
Victoria wine zone around Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne, 5 flagship regions. Pinot Noir signature red king (Yarra, Mornington): fine and silky with signature notes of red cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, dried flowers and spice hint, fine tannins and elegant palate. Ample tense Chardonnay (Yarra), lively Sauvignon, floral Pinot Gris. Cool-climate Shiraz, peppery and fresh (Heathcote, Sunbury).
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot gris grape variety?
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Pinot gris
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot gris
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- EarthPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- OakPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- FloralPresent in 1% of Pinot gris