Pipers Pinot Gris 2024 is a modern expression of a Tasmanian icon — combining tradition with innovation to artfully pay homage to the rich history of Pipers Brook Vineyard. Produced from grapes grown at Pipers Brook and at Strathlynn on the west bank of the Tamar River, from pioneering old vine clonal selections on Ferrosol volcanic soils and Vertosol black cracking clay, both with excellent water-holding capacity. Bush pear and mandarin peel with citrus blossom and wild honey on the nose — textured on the palate, with a crisp, clean mineral finish that speaks eloquently of Tasmania’s cool maritime climate and exceptional terroir.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale straw with delicate green highlights — the fresh, luminous colour of a Tasmanian Pinot Gris from old vine material on volcanic and black cracking clay soils, with the clarity and precision that cold harvesting, gentle pressing, and cool fermentation deliver.
Aroma
Bush pear and mandarin peel with citrus blossom and wild honey — a nose of genuine Tasmanian character and aromatic finesse, with the delicate complexity that skin contact, slow cool fermentation, and brief lees maturation in French oak and stainless steel deliver.
Palate
Textured and beautifully balanced — the bush pear and citrus character carries through a palate of genuine depth and mineral precision, with a crisp, clean mineral finish that reflects the strong maritime influences of the northeast Tasmanian sites close to Bass Strait. Bottled early under screwcap to preserve freshness and intensity.
Pairs With
Pipers Pinot Gris 2024 pairs beautifully with pan-seared scallops, grilled barramundi, pork belly, soft washed-rind cheeses, and Asian cuisine with delicate spicing — equally rewarding as a refined aperitif.
