Gapsted High Country Pinot Gris 2024 from Gapsted Estate in Victoria’s Alpine Valleys is a cool‑climate gem, a gold‑medal‑winning Pinot Gris that captures mountain freshness with generous fruit and sleek, modern polish in the glass. It’s the kind of vibrant, textural white that feels tailor‑made for Aussie long lunches and midweek seafood feasts.

The nose is lifted and expressive with ripe pear, quince, white nectarine and a hint of citrus blossom, leading to a palate that’s plush yet beautifully balanced. Flavours of pear, quince and nectarine roll across a mouth‑filling texture, cut through by lively acidity that keeps everything crisp and refreshing, giving this High Country Pinot Gris 2024 a long, zesty, moreish finish.

Serve it with chilli‑lime prawns, grilled fish, Asian‑style salads or lemon‑herb roast chicken, where the juicy fruit and clean acid line really sing. It’s also spot on with creamy pasta, soft cheeses or a mezze spread – a seriously handy, crowd‑pleasing cool‑climate Pinot Gris to have chilled and ready.