TASTING NOTES FOR Oakridge Vineyard Series Pinot Gris Yarra Valley Victoria 2021

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with a soft golden tint. Bright and clear, showing purity and a lightly textural style.

👃 Aromas
Elegant and layered, with nashi pear, quince and white peach.
Hints of citrus zest, spice and a gentle floral lift are complemented by subtle mineral and lees-derived complexity.

👅 Palate
Textural and refined, delivering flavours of pear, stone fruit and citrus.
A beautifully balanced palate with a slightly creamy feel, underpinned by fresh acidity and a fine mineral edge, giving both richness and precision.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and mouth-filling with a gently grippy, textural element.
The finish is long and clean, showing lingering pear, spice and mineral notes with excellent balance.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Oakridge Vineyard Series Pinot Gris—textural, refined and site-driven.
Leans toward the richer, more complex end of Pinot Gris, combining fruit generosity with structure and elegance.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast pork, chicken, seafood, creamy pasta or mushroom dishes. Also excellent with soft cheeses and lightly spiced cuisine.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously smart Pinot Gris—this is a step up in complexity and texture from everyday styles.
Perfect for mixed dozens where you want a more premium, food-friendly white—or a confident straight dozen for lovers of richer, textural whites.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷