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Moorooduc Estate Pinot Gris 'Pinot Gris On Skins' 2021 750ml

size
750ml
country
Australia
region
Victoria
appellation
Mornington Peninsula
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WA
92
Additional vintages
2021 2018
WA
92
Rated 92 by Wine Advocate
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. ... More details
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Moorooduc Estate Pinot Gris 'Pinot Gris On Skins' 2021 750ml

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Professional Ratings
WA
92
WA
92
Rated 92 by Wine Advocate
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.
Winery
Watermelon pink in colour with pink rose petals, violets, fennel and hints of pickled ginger, rhubarb and red plums. Tangy red berries and Moroccan spice on the palate. Fresh and crunchy with just the right mount of tannin to clean the palate. Drink cool, not cold, with a platter of smoked charcuteries and soft cheese, or match to sushi, sashimi or a serve of steamed prawn dumplings.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Australia
region
Victoria
appellation
Mornington Peninsula
Additional vintages
2021 2018
Overview
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.
green grapes

Varietal: Pinot Gris

One of the most versatile and interesting white wine grape varietals widely grown around the world is surely the Pinot Grigio. This grape comes in many different shades and colors, and unsurprisingly, it can also provide a remarkable range of flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is a varietal quite strongly influenced by both the terroir it is grown in, as well as by the expertise and intentions of the winery which is processing it. As such, many Pinot Grigio wines are relatively sweet, due to their high level of natural sugar. However, they can also be very dry for the same reasons, and in many countries they are aged and mellowed, resulting in beautiful tawny amber tones and a very rounded, full bodied character quite unlike white wines made from any other grape varietal.
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Region: Victoria

Victoria is a fascinating region for lovers of Australian wines, and consistently provides plenty of exciting and pleasant surprises for wine drinkers around the world. The six hundred or so wineries which operate in this cool and coastal south western region of Australia have always had a dedication for quality over quantity, and a reputation for openness to experimentation unmatched elsewhere in the country. As such, the range of red and white grape varietals which grow exceedingly well there result in a wide variety of wines, of many different styles. Amongst the finest are the Old World style wines made from classic French grapes such as Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as many fascinating fortified wines and dessert wines.
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Country: Australia

Despite much of Australia being covered by dry, arid deserts and bushland, the southern regions of the country and islands such as Tasmania have proved to be ideal for vineyard cultivation and wine production. The fertile soils and brisk oceanic breezes, coupled with the blazing Australian sunshine allow the grapes to grow to full ripeness before a late harvest, resulting in hugely flavorful wines which appeal to a wide international audience. Combine this with the experimental and daring approach Australian wineries have in regards to wine production, and it becomes clear why Australia has relatively quickly become something of a world leader when it come to exporting their produce to Europe and America. The Shiraz and Chardonnay grape varietals have produced the most successful and broadly appreciated results over the decades, however, in more recent years wineries have begun experimenting with a much wider range of grape varietals, demonstrating how Australian wineries are continuing to adapt and develop alongside international palates.
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green grapes

Varietal: Pinot Gris

One of the most versatile and interesting white wine grape varietals widely grown around the world is surely the Pinot Grigio. This grape comes in many different shades and colors, and unsurprisingly, it can also provide a remarkable range of flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is a varietal quite strongly influenced by both the terroir it is grown in, as well as by the expertise and intentions of the winery which is processing it. As such, many Pinot Grigio wines are relatively sweet, due to their high level of natural sugar. However, they can also be very dry for the same reasons, and in many countries they are aged and mellowed, resulting in beautiful tawny amber tones and a very rounded, full bodied character quite unlike white wines made from any other grape varietal.
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Region: Victoria

Victoria is a fascinating region for lovers of Australian wines, and consistently provides plenty of exciting and pleasant surprises for wine drinkers around the world. The six hundred or so wineries which operate in this cool and coastal south western region of Australia have always had a dedication for quality over quantity, and a reputation for openness to experimentation unmatched elsewhere in the country. As such, the range of red and white grape varietals which grow exceedingly well there result in a wide variety of wines, of many different styles. Amongst the finest are the Old World style wines made from classic French grapes such as Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as many fascinating fortified wines and dessert wines.
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Country: Australia

Despite much of Australia being covered by dry, arid deserts and bushland, the southern regions of the country and islands such as Tasmania have proved to be ideal for vineyard cultivation and wine production. The fertile soils and brisk oceanic breezes, coupled with the blazing Australian sunshine allow the grapes to grow to full ripeness before a late harvest, resulting in hugely flavorful wines which appeal to a wide international audience. Combine this with the experimental and daring approach Australian wineries have in regards to wine production, and it becomes clear why Australia has relatively quickly become something of a world leader when it come to exporting their produce to Europe and America. The Shiraz and Chardonnay grape varietals have produced the most successful and broadly appreciated results over the decades, however, in more recent years wineries have begun experimenting with a much wider range of grape varietals, demonstrating how Australian wineries are continuing to adapt and develop alongside international palates.