Mount Bellarine Pinot Gris
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed within 1–3 years of vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character and vibrant acidity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled seafood, thai green curry, pork belly with apple sauce
✨ Technical Specifications
The Mount Bellarine Pinot Gris is a beautiful expression of the cool-climate maritime terroir of Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula. Sourced from vineyards nestled in the region's rich, black volcanic soils, this wine benefits from the moderating influence of Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait. The cool ocean breezes slow down the ripening process, allowing the Pinot Gris grapes to develop intense, concentrated flavors while retaining a crisp, natural acidity. In the cellar, winemakers employ gentle pressing and cool temperature-controlled fermentation, often incorporating brief lees contact to build a textured, luscious mouthfeel that balances the wine's vibrant orchard fruit and subtle spice notes. This wine captures the pioneering spirit of the region, offering a sophisticated and refreshing cool-climate white.
🍾 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