MOOROODUC ESTATE PINOT GRIS 'PINOT GRIS ON SKINS' 750ML 2021
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Description
The Moorooduc Estate Pinot Gris 'Pinot Gris on Skins' is an Australian wine characterized by its unique skin contact technique, which imparts a notable texture and depth. This Pinot Gris features vibrant stone fruit flavors and hints of spice, typical of the Mornington Peninsula region known for its cool climate that enhances the aromatic profile of its wines.
This wine pairs excellently with a variety of dishes, including roasted chicken, seafood, and creamy pasta. Additionally, it complements autumnal salads and charcuterie boards, making it versatile for various dining experiences.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | Red |
| Country | Australia |
| Style | Natural |
| Varietal | Pinot Gris |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Container | Bottle |
| Subdepartment | AUSTRALIA- RED |
Expert Reviews
It's always challenging to know where to categorize wines such as this. In the glass, it is pink, and so it fits perfectly into the rosé category. However, it is technically a skin-contact white wine (a.k.a. orange, amber, etc.), and so in the absence of a suitable category, I've gone with white. So, the 2021 Pinot Gris on Skins from Kate McIntyre at Moorooduc Estate is a mandarin hue in the glass. The nose is littered with wheatgrass, orange zest, white pepper, lanolin, cheesecloth, juniper berries and cold tea. Skin-contact time is, in my opinion, hands-down the most interesting way to handle Pinot Gris, and the result is a textural, slightly bitter, full-flavored, spicy, salty wine.
A cooper hue leads into aromas of blood orange, white tea and crushed stone. Medium-bodied. Steely and a bit wild on the palate with an array of spice and herbal notes coming through. Tasty all the same. Drink now. Screw cap.