Renzaglia Pinot Gris 2024
- 92
- $37
- Drink by: 2025-2029
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From a high altitude vineyard, 900 metres above sea level, from a vineyard to the northeast of Orange, this is an intriguing Pinot Gris. Two parcels of fruit were included, one barrel of each. The first, barrel fermentation by wild yeast; the second, fermentation on skins with punch downs. Just 50 dozen made so lovers of Pinot Gris would be advised to move quickly. Has that enticing deep bronze colour we sometimes see with this variety and there are even flecks of gold throughout. The nose immediately takes one to spicy stewed pears. There are also notes of florals, apples and apricot skins. A lot of flavour here. The wine is of medium length, delightfully textural, with a clean and fresh finish that lingers. This may not be for everyone but for Pinot Gris fans, it is a must. Enjoy it over the next three to four years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
