From fruit grown at over 500m above sea level in the Mudgee region with cool nights. The First Ridge vineyard was planted in 1998. Well regarded local James Manners is winemaker.

First Ridge, Pinot Grigio, Mudgee, 2024

A faint bronzing to the hue. Fine and fresh, with savoury and nutty undertones to the varietal brown and nashi pear, freshness of daisy tea, preserved lemon and salad rocket. A little sweet toasted brown spices linger. Dry and crisp. Savoury spectrum with regional acidity biting fast and hard. Balanced and refreshing.

RRP: $28
Alc: 12.5%
Rating:  91/100

Wine sample courtesy of First Ridge and Define Wine