Gris vs Grigio

While they're the same grape variety, the difference lies in winemaking philosophy and regional expression. Pinot Gris (French style) typically offers richer, more textured wines with honeyed complexity, while Pinot Grigio (Italian style) emphasises crisp, clean minerality with bright citrus notes. This mixed pack lets you experience both approaches side by side, showcasing how winemaking technique can dramatically transform the same grape into distinctly different flavour profiles.

Australian winemakers have embraced both French and Italian interpretations of this versatile grape, creating unique expressions that reflect our diverse terroir. From the Barossa's warm climate intensity to cooler regions producing elegant, mineral-driven styles, this selection demonstrates how Australian producers are mastering both gris and grigio techniques. The regional diversity adds layers of complexity to your tasting experience, showing how climate and soil influence the grape's expression.

The beauty of having both styles means incredible versatility at the dinner table. The richer Pinot Gris expressions pair beautifully with creamy seafood dishes, roasted chicken, or soft cheeses, while the crisp Pinot Grigio styles excel with fresh oysters, Asian cuisine, or light salads. This range covers everything from aperitif wines to food-friendly bottles that can handle more substantial flavours like the almond and apricot notes suggest.

Most Pinot Gris and Grigio styles are designed for immediate enjoyment to capture their fresh, vibrant character. However, the richer gris expressions in this pack, particularly those showing honeyed complexity, can develop beautifully over 2-3 years, gaining texture and depth. The 2025 vintage ensures you're getting wines at their peak freshness, though the more structured examples will reward patient cellaring if you can resist their immediate charm.

Serve chilled at 8-10°C to highlight the crisp minerality and fresh fruit characters, but don't over-chill as this can mute the more complex honeyed and spice notes. Use a medium-sized white wine glass to concentrate the aromatics, and consider tasting the grigio styles first before moving to the richer gris expressions. The varied palate weights in this selection mean you can explore how temperature affects each style's expression throughout your tasting session.