From the cool climate region of Orange, NSW, grown by vigneron Jon Hambrook and made by Will Rikard-Bell.

Stockman’s Ridge, Rider, Pinot Gris, Orange, 2023

Medium pale straw hue. Fleshy pear and yellow apple, white rock salt, yellow citrus zest, yellow melon, just melted butter and a little sweet blossom. Offering plenty of fresh, crisp, bitterwseet citrus and varietal pear, there’s some weight for generosity and a biting, zippy regional close.

RRP: $30
Alc: 12.3%
Rating: 90/100

Wine sample courtesy of Stockman’s Ridge and Define Wine