Easy-going, no fuss and ready to kick back as the afternoon breeze brushes your face, this Pinot Gris from John Wallace Wines knows how to make friends.
Canned pears and golden apple lead the charge, with a flicker of grapefruit and cinnamon spice adding a little extra interest. A touch of lemon sherbet brings a zippy citrus lift, keeping the fruit fresh and the palate lively.
There’s a fine rub of texture that plants itself across the mid-palate, giving the wine a little more shape and substance than you might expect from such an approachable style.
And that’s the appeal. It ticks the boxes for a broad range of drinkers, then goes a little further with those subtle textural and spicy details. It earns its place on a cellar door list, bringing crowd-pleasing appeal without sacrificing character.
Pour a glass, find a shady spot and let the afternoon roll on.
89/100
Region: Hunter Valley
