2025 Pike & Joyce Beurre Bosc Pinot Gris, Adelaide Hills

High in the cool elevated vineyards of Lenswood, Pike and Joyce craft wines that beautifully capture the freshness and generosity of the Adelaide Hills. Founded by cousins Andrew Pike and Neil Joyce, the estate has earned a strong following for expressive, site driven wines shaped by long ripening seasons and pristine mountain air. Beurre Bosc Pinot Gris takes inspiration from the richly flavoured pear of the same name, a fitting reflection of the wine’s softly textured style and inviting fruit profile.

A pale straw gold with faint blush tones glimmers in the glass. Aromas unfold with ripe pear, poached apple and white peach layered with hints of honeysuckle, ginger spice and delicate almond. There is a lovely balance between ripeness and lift, giving the wine both comfort and vibrancy.

The palate is supple and flowing, delivering juicy orchard fruit, quince and citrus peel wrapped around lively natural acidity and a gently rounded mid palate. Subtle spice and a fine mineral thread carry through the finish, creating a Pinot Gris that feels both refreshing and quietly indulgent. It will drink beautifully over the next four to six years as soft honeyed and savoury nuances begin to emerge.

This is a wine that thrives at generous tables and relaxed gatherings. It pairs effortlessly with roast pork and crackling, grilled prawns with lemon butter, pumpkin and sage ravioli or a warm chicken and herb salad. Pike and Joyce Beurre Bosc Pinot Gris captures the easy charm of the Adelaide Hills, perfect for long lunches in golden light, shared plates and conversations that drift well into the afternoon.