Exuding elegance and charm, this is a gris that captivates all senses. Delicate floral aromas intertwine with the vibrant spiced pear fruit notes, cinnamon, and Meyer lemon, creating an inviting bouquet. Tensely balanced to provide both freshness and texure, this is really an ‘all-purpose’ wine for any food or mood.

If it were up to me, this is what all pinot gris would look like; blush and rose coloured with a barely perceptible shimmer of gold. This is the work of Clare and Pete at Eminence Wines in Victoria’s high country. They are masters of their craft and managing the difficult alpine conditions. This is a beautiful wine; laden with floral aromatics and bursting with cool red fruits on the palate. Delightful now, but will develop a little further complexity over the next few years (though it won’t last the summer in my house).

Let us take you all the way to Veneto without even having to leave your backyard. This classic Italian grigio delivers in spades, providing subtle floral notes over the nose, firm pear flavours and the palate weight of a gentle hug. The subtle tartness on the finish wraps it up neatly and demands a light dish of grilled white fish or maybe some green olives. We recommend enjoying a glass or two in your sun drenched garden at around about 4pm. With low sulphites throughout the winemaking process and organically grown fruit and a DOC classification to boot, Savian has been kicking wine goals for decades.