French or Italian, different wines for different styles........ It is so easy to be confused by the differences between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio, but they are wines made in two very different styles! Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio are in fact the exact same grape variety, a white grape, with a greyish / pinkish skin (Grey in French and Grigio in Italian) simply harvested at different points of maturity. Pinot Gris, picked at the later end of harvest, tends to be more full-bodied, richer, spicier, and more viscous in texture. In our case (with the use of some French oak) tends to have greater cellaring and ageing potential. The immensely popular, Italian style Pinot Grigio, is picked early to retain acidity and fresh fruit-driven characters is typically lighter-bodied, crisp, fresh, with vibrant nashi pear and floral aromas. Gris and Grigio still hold favour with the crowds and Oakdene offers one of each kind, both outstanding representations of their intended style. The Single Vineyard Ly Ly Pinot Gris is close to our heart as it is named after Bernard & Liz granddaughter Eliza, whose name was shortened to Ly Ly by her older sister who at the time was unable pronouce her name! Having said that, both of these are immensly popular wines that sell out every vintage.
We have a number of ways you can place an order, with 10% off + FREE SHIPPING Australia wide on purchases of 6 bottles or more. VIA EMAIL – Click here for our email template and let us know which wines you want. Someone from the team will call you for credit card payment over the phone. PHONE – Call our cellar door on 03 5256 3886 (extension 1) and we will take the order for you. Please leave a message if no one answers and we will get back to you ASAP. Please note, discounts automatically apply at checkout. Not available with other offers. |
255 Grubb Road, Wallington, Victoria 3222 Phone: 03 5256 3886 Email: cellardoor@oakdene.com.au |