MWC Pinot Gris
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Asian cuisine, grilled pork chops, creamy seafood pasta
✨ Technical Specifications
The MWC Pinot Gris from McPherson Wines represents a thoughtful exploration of Victoria's cool-climate potential. Sourced from select vineyards across Central Victoria, this wine is crafted by winemaker Jo Nash with an emphasis on texture and complexity. Unlike simpler, mass-produced expressions, a portion of this Pinot Gris undergoes barrel fermentation and extended lees contact, imparting a luxurious mouthfeel and subtle savory notes that complement its bright pear and stone fruit flavors. This deliberate winemaking style pays homage to the classic, rich Pinot Gris of Alsace while maintaining the vibrant, sun-drenched fruit character that defines Australian viticulture.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1968, McPherson Wines is an esteemed family-owned estate deeply rooted in the diverse microclimates of Central Victoria, particularly the riverine soils of Nagambie Lakes and the granite outcrops of the Strathbogie Ranges. Co-founded by Jock McPherson and spearheaded by his son Andrew McPherson, the winery bridges estate-grown fruit with selective regional parcels to produce expressive, fruit-forward wines that over-deliver on varietal definition. Under the seasoned stewardship of chief winemaker Jo Nash, the cellar exercises a philosophy centered on pristine fruit preservation, judicial oak integration, and textural clarity. The house portfolio balances classic Australian standards with dynamic modern styling, spanning from the textured Laneway Chardonnay and mineral-laced MWC Pinot Gris to vibrant Rhone and Italian varietals such as Bella Luna Fiano and Aquarius Marsanne Viognier, embodying the generous warmth and accessible sophistication of Victoria's viticultural landscape.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Gris
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%