Pinot Gris

2025 Pinot Gris, McLaren Vale, South Australia

100% Pinot Gris. Colour: lemon rind. Aroma: Fragrant pear blossom, zesty finger lime and lemon meringue, white peach skin and a subtle touch of lemon verbena. Palate: Soft and fresh, with the pithy texture adding a subtle grip, and a lingering finish. Cellaring: drink within 3 years.

Description

Pinot Gris is increasing in popularity and we believe it’s a variety well suited to one of McLaren Vale’s coolest sites – Paxton’s Thomas Block. The Paxton Pinot Gris is a crisp and fresh style that also captures the interesting characters and essence of the variety.

Awards and Accolades

Halliday Magazine

89 / 100

Details

• RegionMcLaren Vale, South Australia
• Vintage2025
• TypeWhite Wine
• VarietyPinot Gris
• Variety CompositionOrganic/Biodynamic
• Vegan Friendly✔
• Organic Wine✔
• Volume750ml
• Alcohol Volume13.5%
• pH3.27
• Standard Drinks8
• Acidity5.39
• Residual Sugar2.3
• ClosureScrewCap
• Bottling Date11/05/2021
• Vintage NotesThe 2024 vintage was marked by dramatic contrasts, beginning with an unusually wet and cool early season followed by a burst of intense summer heat. Despite the early challenges, including heavy rainfall and a heatwave during harvest, the late summer and early autumn weather allowed the remaining varieties to develop exceptional flavour concentration. Careful vineyard management, including bunch and shoot thinning, helped the grapes to thrive despite the hurdles. The resulting wines boast impressive flavour depth, refreshing natural acidity, and a well-structured tannin profile. The year’s trials and triumphs have set the stage for wines with a remarkable balance of freshness and complexity.
• Vineyard NotesThomas Block
• Tasting Notes[2024 Paxton Pinot Gris Tasting Notes.pdf](https://secure.withwine.com/Public/File?fileName=upload%2f1668%2fproduct%2fcRSnhtAXgUiIL3GjV214Rg.pdf&download=False)
• ColourLemon rind
• BouquetOpens with a delicate bouquet that’s both fresh and inviting. Fragrant pear blossoms intermingle with zesty finger lime and the sweetness of lemon meringue. Hints of white peach skin and a subtle touch of lemon verbena add layers of complexity, evoking a sense of springtime renewal.
• PalateSoft and fresh, offering a gentle introduction before the fleshy acidity takes centre stage through the mid-palate. The wine’s pithy texture adds a subtle grip, leading to a satisfying and lingering finish. It's a vibrant and harmonious expression, perfect for those moments when you crave something bright and refreshing.
• Peak Drinking / Cellaring PotentialDrink within 3 years for optimum enjoyment.
• Serving TemperatureServe lightly chilled
• Food MatchesLight pasta and rice dishes, oysters, coconut wrapped deep fried prawns.
• VinificationThe fruit was hand picked and selector harvested once sugar and flavours reached optimal levels. The grapes were whole bunch and berry pressed without crushing or destemming. The juice was racked and fermented at temperatures between 13-16°C in stainless steel, to encapsulate fruit freshness. The wine was bottled early in its life to capture the unique characters of Pinot Gris.
• Wine MakerAshleigh Seymour and Kate Goodman