Paramoor Macedon Ranges Pinot Gris 2023

‘Unknown clones, hand-picked at 11.5 Baume, yield was pretty good (2t/acre) and vines in very good health. Pruning for long term health and under vine management with sheep. Fermented in seasoned old French barriques and 1 puncheon. 12% alc’.

The Macedon Ranges probably doesn’t seem synonymous with Pinot Gris (Pinot Noir, on the other hand…) but it would be good to see that change. The Paramoor version is a refreshing and energetic little number. Apple and pear open the show, alongside some citrus, peach and grass, and the minerality is evident on the nose. The palate ups the interest marvelously, with zinginess, zippiness, saltiness and brightness of fruit, and everything becomes a bit richer after some air. I mistakenly left it sitting in the lounge room overnight without even the screwcap on but it held up brilliantly on the second night, which is a glowing testament.