Wines made from Pinot gris grapes of Western Victoria
Discover the best wines made with Pinot gris as a single variety or as a blend of Western Victoria.
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
Wine zone encompassing Henty, Grampians, Pyrenees and Ballarat (western Victoria), cool continental highland climate. Shiraz is the signature red grape (>70% in Grampians): elegant and peppery with red and black fruit, cherry, white pepper, eucalyptus and floral notes, fine tannins and preserved acidity — cool-climate northern Rhône style. Birthplace of Sparkling Shiraz (Great Western, 1890). Vibrant Riesling, taut Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at Henty.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot gris grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot gris
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Pinot gris