Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Gris 2025 is the latest release from this Central Otago benchmark, a pure, gently textural gris that leans into freshness rather than sweetness. It is very much a modern Bannockburn white – clean, fruit‑driven and quietly serious underneath the easy charm of the style.

In this newest vintage you can expect ripe pear, red apple and white peach, laced with citrus blossom and a faint spice/ginger note. The palate typically runs medium‑bodied and dry with just a hint of juiciness, showing stone fruit and pear wrapped in soft texture, bright acidity and a crisp, refreshing finish that never feels heavy or oily. It is the kind of Pinot Gris you can drink across an evening rather than just one glass.

Food‑wise, the latest Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Gris is made for grilled fish, prawn or squid dishes, Asian‑influenced salads, roast pork with apple, or creamy pasta and risotto. It has enough flavour weight to handle richer white meats and vegetarian dishes, yet the cool‑climate line keeps it firmly in the “second bottle, please” zone.