{"product_id":"playful-pinot-gris-pack","title":"Playful Pinot Gris Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pack of Pinot Gris that offers drinking interest as well as awesome value. Six top examples here that are thoughtfully made and delicious to drink!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mulline Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Xavier Goodridge Pa Pa Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Hughes \u0026amp; Hughes Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Mada Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Polperro Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 Stefano Lubiana Pinot Gris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mulline Pinot Gris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinot Gris (or Grigio) has come a long way in Australia. From humble beginnings in southern Victoria, it was the first 'alternative' variety to officially graduate the AAVWS and be seen as a mainstream variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's easy to see why when you look at the Mulline Pinot Gris. This is definitely more Gris than Grigio, with lifted florals, ripe stone fruits and a bit of spice coming through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine also saw a small amount of skin contact to provide colour and texture, which rounds out the rich palate and makes this incredibly more-ish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully poised with its aromas of redcurrant, nectarine, pear and blood orange. Even better on the palate, where the flavours and texture are perfectly balanced by subtle time-on-skins tannins, before finishing orange-pithy and long. Should age nicely, too. Excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Mulline Pinot Gris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mulline-pinot-gris\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2024 Xavier Goodridge Pa Pa Pinot Gris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eXavier Goodridge is running a very impressive operation with his namesake wine brand, and this Pinot Gris is another winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from the cool, limestone-rich soils of Mount Gambier, Xavier makes this simply but consideredly. The fruit is direct-pressed and fermented in stainless steel, with 5 months on lees and stirred often for added complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it’s on a picnic rug or on your back deck, this Pinot Gris is a light, refreshing wine for any time, any where that’s effortlessly enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Xavier Goodridge Pa Pa Pinot Gris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-xavier-goodridge-papa-pinot-gris\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 Hughes \u0026amp; Hughes Pinot Gris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJonny Hughes is one of the most exciting winemakers in Tassie right now, and his take on Pinot Gris is a world away from the bland, watery stuff you usually find on the supermarket shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe treats the variety with a lot more respect, sourcing fruit from all over the map - the North West, Tamar, and Derwent Valley - to get a proper snapshot of the island. What makes this really stand out is how Jonny builds the texture. He ferments a portion of the grapes on skins and another chunk in old French oak barrels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s got this beautiful, slightly blushed hue and a weightiness on the palate that adds complexity but still remains incredibly fresh. It’s not just about fruit here; there’s a real savoury, lees-driven complexity and a bit of creaminess too. It’s exactly the kind of wine that bridges the gap between a refreshing white and a light orange wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re over simple Pinot Gris and want something with a bit of soul and grit, this is a total winner. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Hughes \u0026amp; Hughes Pinot Gris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-hughes-hughes-pinot-gris\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 Mada Pinot Gris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Pinot Gris shows Hamish Young doing what he does best – taking a familiar variety and giving it focus and texture. Fruit comes from two cool sites: one near Young in NSW and the other in Gundaroo in the Canberra District. The mix of granite, clay loam and shale soils gives both freshness and weight, which Hamish balances beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate pressings were included this year to add grip and a gentle savoury edge, with fermentation split between stainless steel (50%), old French oak (42%) and a small portion of whole berries (8%) for extra depth. The result is structured and quietly layered rather than soft or sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s all fresh pear, spiced apple and a twist of mandarin peel. The palate feels bright and clean but textured through the middle, finishing dry and mouthwatering. It’s crisp, food-friendly and just that bit more interesting than most Aussie Gris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Mada Pinot Gris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-mada-pinot-gris\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2025 Polperro Pinot Gris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSam Coverdale has been flying the flag for serious Mornington Pinot Gris for years, so if you like big, textural Gris, you really should be checking this out. It comes off Mill Hill Vineyard, one of the highest and windiest spots on the Peninsula, where the fruit ripens slowly and keeps its bright line of acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes were hand-picked, whole-bunch pressed and fermented wild in barrel with all the solids left in – no fining, no fuss, just time and patience. It sat in oak for about six months, building texture and savoury depth while keeping that lovely mineral freshness at its core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt smells of pear, sea spray and fresh herbs, with a little nuttiness underneath. The palate’s layered and gently creamy, with orchard fruits and a chalky, pithy edge that gives it grip and focus. It’s Pinot Gris with real shape and substance – more about texture and feel than perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca title=\"2025 Polperro Pinot Gris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2025-polperro-pinot-gris\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ch3\u003e2024 Stefano Lubiana Pinot Gris\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstate-grown in the Derwent Valley on Steve Lubiana’s certified biodynamic vineyard, this classy Pinot Gris comes from a single block and is made with the same level of care and detail he brings to his Chardonnay and sparkling wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s a touch of skin contact, and time in oak, which gives the wine more grip and shape than most - not a lot, but enough to shift it out of the everyday. The colour’s got a faint blush, the nose is straw, pear skin and spice, and the palate lands broad and textural, with ripe orchard fruit and a slightly savoury edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s not trying to be Alsace, and it’s definitely not the usual featherweight Gris either. This is grown-up Pinot Gris - quietly confident, layered, and built for the table. Drink now or over the next few years while that texture still has a bit of bounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca title=\"2024 Stefano Lubiana Pinot Gris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2024-stefano-lubiana-pinot-gris\"\u003eRead More\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Different Drop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33002506059819,"sku":"Playful Pinot Gris Pack","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/PlayfulPinotGrisPack.webp?v=1780983335","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/playful-pinot-gris-pack","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}