2023 Crittenden Peninsula Pinot Gris, Mornington Peninsula

Trophy for Best Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio Mornington Peninsula Wine Show 2023 for third-year running

Crittenden is on a roll when it comes to tip-top pinot gris. Here’s another vintage, another very good rendition. This is a little soft, with layers of flavour from baked pears, fresh nashi, ginger fluff cake and creamy lees. The palate is feathery-fine although bolstered by the lees and ageing in some French oak, and there’s a delicious honeycomb flavour too.

95 points Special Value Jane Faulkner winecompanion.com.au

Pale straw. The nose is subtle and seductive, combining clever winemaking with excellent varietal identity. Pear, spiced apple, leesy and waxy notes combine seamlessly, with lightly smoky oak acting to unify, season and build texture. Flavour is vibrant, long and elegant. 30 JAN 2024 Drink 2024–2028

93 points Ralph Kyte-Powell therealreview.com

True to its name, the Peninsula range of wines represents the Crittenden family’s dedication to over 40 years of viticulture and winemaking in this cool maritime region. Parcels of grapes have been selected from various vineyards across the Mornington Peninsula to produce vibrant and aromatic wines which truly reflect their ideal climatic origins.

Savoury aromatics of musk and spice. Textural flavours of pears and lemon juice with a vibrant acid finish.

Drink with Oysters kilpatrick, Thai fish cakes, chilli garlic mussels, Moroccan chicken.