Rowlee Pinot Gris 2025

I love it when a wine labelled as Pinot Gris actually tastes like the French ‘Gris’ style (in contrast to the lighter, earlier picked Italian Pinot Grigio). This one nails the brief with aromas and flavours of juicy Packham pears and bright, ripe, sun-warmed citrus medley. It’s lifted and fragrant too – with a hint of jasmine and peach blossom. Balancing all that fruit is a fresh acidity, no doubt contributed by the crisp, high altitude Bowlee vineyard (950 metres above sea level). It’s a little bit spicy in all the right ways with a hint of fennel seed and a dash of salinity.