Tash and The Thief Pinot Gris 2024 by Natasha Mooney from the Adelaide Hills is a vibrant, cool‑climate white that lights up the glass with a pale lemon hue and a teasing hint of copper from gentle skin contact, promising both freshness and texture in one tidy package.

On the nose, expect lifted white‑fleshed nectarine, crunchy green pear, jasmine and orchard blossom, with a little flinty edge keeping it all in check. The palate of this 2024 Tash Pinot Gris is all pristine pear and stone fruit layered over zesty citrus and crunchy apple, finishing mouth‑watering and long, with that extra textural detail fans of proper gris love.

This is your midweek seafood and summer entertaining weapon – brilliant with salt‑and‑pepper squid, kingfish crudo, Thai salads, creamy chicken dishes or a soft brie platter in the backyard. The lively acidity and elegant line mean it’ll sing chilled at a barbecue, but it’s classy enough for a long lunch as well.