The Old Dairy Pinot Grigio
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, grilled white fish, goat cheese salad
✨ Technical Specifications
The Old Dairy range by Scotchmans Hill pays homage to the rustic heritage of the estate's historic farming roots on the Bellarine Peninsula, where a functional dairy once stood before the land was dedicated to premium viticulture. Crafted to showcase a bright, accessible, and fruit-forward style, this Pinot Grigio is sourced from cool-climate vineyards in Victoria. To preserve its vibrant aromatics and crisp acidity, the fruit is gently pressed and fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, avoiding any oak contact. The result is a clean, refreshing white wine that captures the lively, mineral-edged character of the region.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 by David and Vivienne Browne on an erstwhile dairy farm, Scotchmans Hill stands as the pioneer and quintessential benchmark estate of Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula within the Geelong wine region. Perched atop the peninsula's extinct volcanic outcrop, the vineyards benefit from fertile black basaltic clays over limestone subsoils, complemented by maritime microclimates moderated by Port Phillip Bay and the Southern Ocean. Under the stewardship of long-tenured Chief Winemaker Robin Brockett, who joined the fold in 1988, the estate champions low-intervention viticulture certified under Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Brockett's cellar philosophy prioritizes site-driven purity, native fermentations, sensitive French oak integration, and extended lees maturation. Scotchmans Hill produces distinguished cold-climate expressions, most notably its flagship Estate and Cornelius Chardonnay, tactile Pinot Gris, and estate Sauvignon Blanc, alongside celebrated regional ventures like the Henry Frost Riesling and approachable Jack & Jill tiers.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Grigio
🍷 ABV
12.5-13.5%