2025 Paringa Estate Pinot Gris, Mornington Peninsula

Paringa Estate Pinot Gris from the Mornington Peninsula is a refined and textural white wine that beautifully expresses the cool, maritime climate of this southern Victorian region. Crafted by Lindsay McCall at his renowned Red Hill South estate, it reflects the precision and restraint that define Paringa’s winemaking style — wines that balance richness with freshness and complexity with purity.

The fruit is grown on north-facing slopes of volcanic red basalt soils that absorb warmth and enhance ripening while retaining natural acidity. The grapes are hand picked at perfect maturity and gently whole bunch pressed. Fermentation takes place partly in stainless steel to preserve brightness and partly in seasoned French oak to build texture and aromatic depth. Lees stirring over several months adds roundness and subtle savoury complexity, creating a wine of real dimension and harmony.

In the glass it shows pale straw with hints of gold. The aroma is lifted and elegant, offering pear, white peach and apple blossom alongside notes of spice, almond and wet stone. The palate is silky and beautifully balanced, combining ripe orchard fruit with gentle citrus and mineral tones. A fine thread of acidity gives shape and length, while the finish is long and clean with a touch of creamy richness.

It pairs wonderfully with grilled prawns, roast chicken, creamy pasta with herbs, or lightly spiced Asian dishes. It’s also excellent with soft cheeses or seafood risotto. Enjoy it now for its freshness and delicacy, or cellar for up to five years to develop honeyed and nutty complexity.