This Mont St Lunara showcases the richer, more textural style of Pinot Gris with prominent pear and melon flavours rather than the sharper green apple and citrus notes you might expect. The Alpine & King Valleys' cool climate allows the grapes to develop this beautiful balance of texture and tension, creating a wine that's both approachable and sophisticated. It's a perfect example of how Australian producers are crafting Pinot Gris with real personality and depth.

The 2025 vintage indicates this wine was made from grapes harvested in early 2025, which is perfectly normal for Southern Hemisphere wines. Australian wineries typically harvest between February and April, so a 2025 wine would have been bottled and ready for release by mid to late 2025. This freshness is actually ideal for Pinot Gris, as the variety is best enjoyed while young to capture its vibrant fruit character and crisp acidity.

The wine's medium texture and fruit-forward profile make it incredibly versatile with food. Beyond the suggested roast chicken and risotto, try it with pork dishes, creamy pasta, or Asian cuisine like Thai green curry where the wine's subtle richness won't be overwhelmed by spice. The pear and melon flavours also complement seafood beautifully, particularly salmon or prawns, while the wine's balanced acidity cuts through richer, cream-based sauces.

These 90-point ratings highlight two key strengths of this wine. 'Boutique Producer' recognises Mont St Lunara as a smaller, quality-focused winery that crafts wines with individual character rather than mass-market appeal. 'Dangerous Value' is wine speak for exceptional quality at this price point - meaning you're getting boutique-level winemaking and flavour complexity that typically costs significantly more. It's the kind of wine that makes you want to buy a case before others discover it.

Serve this wine well-chilled at 8-10°C to showcase its fresh fruit character and maintain that lovely textural balance. As a light-bodied white, it's best consumed within 2-3 years of vintage to preserve its vibrant pear and melon flavours. Store bottles on their side in a cool, dark place, and once opened, it will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days with a proper wine stopper.