With slightly fuller fruit flavours than its crisp companion, there is plenty of ripe melon and passionfruit flavours here.

A relative newcomer on the Australian wine scene, Pinot Grigio offers a real alternative to the more traditional white varieties. Yalumba provide an exellent example here with a spicy, flavoursome, textured and a great food match styled wine.

Lawson's Dry Hills is a family owned winery in Marlborough, focussed on the production of quality wine. Their Pinot Gris is a nod to the old world, with a leesy texture and a touch of residual sugar, this is a wine of finesse and elegance.

Sidewood Pinot Gris is sourced from selected rows from their 300 acre estate in the Adelaide Hills. This cool climate, estate grown wine shows a fresh nose and palate of crisp apples, nashi pear and citrus. With a smooth, almost silk like texture, this excellent Gris has brilliant natural acidity and a length and character that will allow the wine to age wonderfully.

From the cool climate of Tasmania here's a magnificent example of Pinot Grigio at its Australian finest. Ninth Island Pinot Grigio is full bodied with a lifted bouquet of exotic fruits like banana and pear. Refreshingly balanced by crisp acidity. Great price for such high quality and a wonderful introduction to the new 'it' variety.

This is Pinot Gris, refreshed. Sorbet Passionfruit Pinot Gris is a refreshing take on your favourite white, bursting with lifted tropical flavours and a nice medium bodied finish. Subtle aromas of tangy passionfruit perfectly accompany the spiced varietal notes of Pinot Gris, making this your new go-to for any occasion. Just throw it on ice and let the flavour do the talking.

Family owned Villa Maria Estate has been rated as New Zealands

From one of the region's top producers, this Pinot Gris is fresh as a daisy with delicious nashi pear and crunchy Granny Smith apple flavours.

This bright and breezy Pinot Grigio by Cupio is like sunshine in a glass, bursting with juicy pear and lush peach nectar that instantly lifts the vibe. Delicate rosewater notes and a hint of musky florals weave through the aroma, giving her that effortless cool you can’t help but love. On the palate, she’s softly textured yet refreshingly crisp, with a clean, lingering finish. She’s got layers, but always keeps it light, bright, and oh-so easy to enjoy.

Taylors Pinot Gris is a strikingly varietal wine showing notes of baked apple and pear on the nose, with characteristic texture on the palate and soft acidity on the finish. Ideally suited to a whole range of foods, especially flash-barbecued prawns.