The 2025 Quealy Feri Maris Pinot Grigio is the pinnacle of Quealy’s Pinot Grigio range — a single-vineyard expression sourced from organically farmed vines planted in Balnarring in 1982. Translating from Latin as “Wild Sea,” Feri Maris captures the maritime influence of the Mornington Peninsula with remarkable precision, combining coastal freshness, savoury minerality and textural depth in a style inspired by the great Pinot Grigios of Friuli. Crafted with whole-bunch pressing, wild fermentation and partial maturation in French oak hogsheads, it delivers both power and finesse. The nose is intensely aromatic and layered, revealing white pear, Kanzi apple and lime blossom alongside oyster shell, sea spray and subtle smoky reduction. There are hints of wild honey, ginger spice and citrus zest woven through the fruit, giving the wine both richness and a distinct saline, coastal edge.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with a beautifully textural and mouth-filling profile balanced by vibrant natural acidity. Orchard fruit and citrus flavours are supported by fine lees creaminess, mineral tension and a lightly savoury grip. Compared to simpler Pinot Grigio styles, Feri Maris offers significantly more concentration, complexity and persistence, finishing long, dry and saline with exceptional balance and energy.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is one of the benchmark Pinot Grigios in Australia — a wine that completely redefines what the variety can achieve locally. Compared to lighter, neutral Pinot Grigio styles, Feri Maris offers far greater texture, savoury detail and coastal minerality, sitting stylistically much closer to premium Friulian examples. The 2025 vintage is especially compelling, with outstanding vitality, depth and precision from these mature organic vines. It’s a serious white wine that still retains incredible drinkability. Best enjoyed well chilled with a little air in the glass. Drink now or cellar through 2032+ as it develops further honeyed and nutty complexity. Perfect with oysters, kingfish sashimi, seafood pasta, grilled calamari or fresh Mediterranean dishes.
