Cornelius Pinot Gris
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 2–6 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
pan-seared scallops, roasted pork belly, creamy chicken fricassee
✨ Technical Specifications
The Cornelius range represents the pinnacle of Scotchmans Hill's winemaking philosophy, showcasing small-batch, single-vineyard expressions from the cool, maritime climate of the Bellarine Peninsula. The Cornelius Pinot Gris is crafted in a rich, complex Alsatian style rather than a simple Pinot Grigio style. Sourced from low-yielding estate vines grown on black volcanic soils, the grapes undergo wild yeast fermentation in seasoned French oak barriques, followed by extended lees stirring (bâtonnage). This traditional technique imparts a luscious, textured mouthfeel and savory complexity, beautifully balancing the natural, vibrant acidity driven by the Southern Ocean breezes.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 by David and Catherine Browne, Scotchmans Hill is a pioneering producer on the maritime Bellarine Peninsula within Victoria's acclaimed Geelong wine region. Planted on rich, volcanic basalt soils and moderated by maritime breezes from Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait, the estate benefits from a dry, cool maritime microclimate. Guided by long-tenured chief winemaker Robin Brockett, the winery focuses on minimal intervention and precision viticulture to reflect authentic regional terroir. Scotchmans Hill is renowned for its estate-grown, elegant Pinot Noir, complex Chardonnay, cool-climate Shiraz, and its prestige Cornelius single-vineyard collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Gris
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5%