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Tar & Roses Pinot Grigio 2024 Victoria – Pinot Grigio of the Year 2026, Halliday's Wine Companion, 96 Points. This award-winning Central Victoria pinot grigio presents delicate pale white peach hue with inviting aromas of crisp apple, nashi pears, honeysuckle and tropical nuances.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Delicate pale white peach hue with brilliant clarity.
Aroma
Inviting aromas of crisp apple and ripe nashi pears, beautifully complemented by floral honeysuckle and subtle tropical nuances, creating an elegant and refined bouquet.
Palate
Full-bodied and rich with viscous texture that carries generous fruit sweetness. Tropical flavours intertwine elegantly with classic stone fruits like peaches and pears, creating complex layers that maintain balance and depth. The wine finishes with clean, refreshing acidity, delivering both richness and finesse.
Pairs With
This award-winning pinot grigio pairs beautifully with fresh seafood, grilled prawns, chicken Caesar salad, creamy pasta dishes, soft cheeses, Asian cuisine, or enjoyed as an elegant aperitif.
Pinot Grigio of the Year 2026 – Halliday's Wine Companion has recognised the Tar & Roses Pinot Grigio 2024 from Central Victoria as the finest pinot grigio in Australia. This distinguished wine showcases exceptional quality and character, offering a refined expression with more attitude than most. It brings almost a gris quality with its smooth creaminess, elevated by spiced stewed apple, pear, savoury citrus, white peach and spice. The combination of full-bodied richness, viscous texture and clean acidity makes this an excellent choice for those seeking both complexity and finesse.
Region: Central Victoria, Australia
Variety: 100% Pinot Grigio
Vintage: 2024
Accolades: Pinot Grigio of the Year 2026 – Halliday's Wine Companion, 96 Points
Winemaking Notes
The Tar & Roses Pinot Grigio 2024 is crafted from carefully selected fruit grown in Central Victoria's premium vineyards. The grapes are gently pressed to preserve the delicate aromatics and fruit character. Fermentation is conducted at cool temperatures to retain the fresh apple, nashi pear and tropical fruit notes whilst developing the wine's characteristic viscous texture. The winemaking approach focuses on creating a full-bodied style with generous fruit sweetness balanced by refreshing acidity, resulting in a pinot grigio with more attitude and complexity than typical examples of the variety.
Vintage Conditions
The 2024 vintage in Central Victoria provided excellent conditions for pinot grigio production. Moderate temperatures and well-timed rainfall throughout the growing season ensured healthy canopy development and even ripening. The warm days and cool nights characteristic of the region allowed the grapes to develop concentrated fruit flavours whilst retaining natural acidity. These ideal conditions enabled the production of a pinot grigio with exceptional balance, combining the richness and viscous texture of pinot gris with the elegance and finesse of classic pinot grigio. The result is an award-winning wine that showcases the quality and distinctive character of Central Victoria's terroir.
Awards & Reviews
Pinot Grigio of the Year 2026 – Halliday's Wine Companion
"The style is set – from the warm blush colour and lightly spice-fuelled scent to the textural palate – and it's a winner, especially at this price. It brings almost a gris quality with its smooth creaminess elevated in spiced stewed apple, pear, savoury citrus, white peach and spice. A grigio with a little more attitude than most."
96 Points – Jeni Port, Halliday's Wine Companion, 13th January 2025
