The 2026 Ravensworth Pinot Gris is a distinctive Canberra District white made entirely from estate-grown fruit after frost and hail reduced the availability of grower fruit. The wine is composed of 85% Pinot Gris and 15% Gewürztraminer, giving it a fragrant, textural profile with ripe orchard fruit, citrus and delicate floral character. Fermented on skins for three weeks in a Tava amphora and then matured for six months in the same vessel, it has a more savoury and structured personality than a conventional Pinot Gris.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied and beautifully textured, with juicy pear, quince and orchard fruit alongside pink grapefruit, citrus peel and subtle red-berry notes. Skin contact brings gentle phenolic grip and a lightly savoury, almost amaro-like character, while bright acidity keeps the wine energetic and fresh. Floral and herbal nuances add further detail as it opens, leading to a dry, clean and persistent finish with lingering citrus, spice and mineral notes.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for adventurous Pinot Gris drinkers who enjoy textured, skin-contact whites with aromatic complexity and savoury depth. It sits comfortably between white, rosé and light amber styles, making it particularly versatile at the table. Best enjoyed over the next 4–7 years. Serve lightly chilled with roast chicken, pork belly with apple, charcuterie, spicy noodle dishes, grilled prawns with chilli and lime, or Middle Eastern dishes with roasted vegetables and herbs.
