Bay Of Fires Pinot Gris 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Bay Of Fires
Label Name:
 
Pinot Gris
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Tasmania (Derwent Valley & Coal River Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Gris
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews: Winepilot 90 (2025); Vinonotebook 94/100 (2020). 4–13. 5%

Tasting Note
Pale straw with green hue. Aromas of Nashi/Anjou pear, white peach and delicate spice. Textural mid-weight palate of melon and Bosc pear, bright acidity and smooth mouthfeel, finishing long and juicy.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork with apple, spiced baked apple & quince tart with goat’s cheese, pan-seared scallops, mild cheeses. Asian: Thai green curry, Vietnamese rice-paper rolls, sushi/sashimi, miso-glazed fish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested parcels handled individually; cool fermentation in stainless steel with lees contact for texture; minimal oak influence; bottled early to preserve freshness.

Vineyard Info
Bay of Fires sources premium cool‑climate fruit from multiple Tasmanian regions. The label focuses on elegant, terroir-driven wines under senior winemaking leadership (Stewart Byrne/Penny Jones). Member of Distinction Wines.