Pig In The House Pinot Gris 2025: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Blossom & citrus

A fresh, certified organic Pinot Gris from Cowra, shaped around pear, apple, white peach, honeysuckle, jasmine and a clean lemon finish. The 2025 vintage has a little flinty complexity and a gently textural palate, giving it more interest than a simple crisp white while staying bright, dry and easy to match with seafood, chicken, soft cheeses and fresh vegetarian dishes.

Highlights

• Certified organic and vegan suitable
• Crafted by Pig In The House — Windowrie’s organic Cowra range from the O’Dea family vineyard
• Pear, apple, white peach, honeysuckle, jasmine, lemon and subtle flint
• Pinot Gris from Cowra and the Central Ranges of New South Wales
• 92 Points — Sam Kim, Wine Orbit; 92 Points — Ken Gargett, Winepilot
• 12.0% ABV

Tasting Notes

Very pale lemon to pale straw in the glass, with aromas of pear, apple, white peach, honeysuckle, jasmine and lemon zest. A subtle flinty note adds quiet complexity. The palate is dry and medium-bodied, with bright acidity, fine texture and a smooth, refreshing finish that lingers with citrus, pear and river-stone freshness.

Winemaking

This Pinot Gris is made in a clean, aromatic style that protects pear, apple, peach and floral detail. Windowrie notes pear, apple, subtle tropical fruit and flint complexity, with acid crunch and mouthfeel texture carrying the palate. The wine is certified organic and vegan suitable, with freshness and varietal clarity at the centre rather than oak richness.

Vineyard & Vintage

The fruit comes from Cowra and the broader Central Ranges of New South Wales, where Pig In The House works with organically grown fruit from the Windowrie vineyards. The 2025 release is 12.0% ABV, dry, and made from Pinot Gris selected across multiple parcels to build complexity. The result is aromatic, fresh and textural, with pear and apple brightness supported by citrus acidity.

Why We Love It

This is a lovely step up from a basic crisp white: still fresh and easy to pour, but with pear, white peach, jasmine and a small flinty edge that gives the glass more shape. It is organic, vegan and genuinely food-friendly, especially for seafood, chicken, salads, soft cheeses and light vegetarian plates.

Food Pairing

Pinot Gris works beautifully with dishes that need both freshness and a little texture. This one suits seafood, salmon, chicken, soft cheeses, pear salads, lemony herbs, rice paper rolls and gently spiced vegetarian dishes.

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• Barbecue grilled salmon with herbs and lemon — Find a Recipe
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Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Pour it for warm afternoons, seafood lunches, soft-cheese boards or an easy organic white that still has a little elegance. It is relaxed enough for a casual fridge-door pour, but polished enough for lunch with friends.

Cellaring

Drink now to 2029 for its best balance of pear, peach, floral lift and fresh acidity. Winepilot suggests the wine will provide pleasure over the next two to four years, so short-term cellaring is fine. Store it cool and dark, away from heat and light.

Producer

Pig In The House is part of Windowrie, a family-owned Cowra wine producer run by Jason and Rebecca O’Dea. The name comes from the property’s former pig-farming history, where pigs once roamed close to the homestead, and that playful origin now sits behind a thoughtful organic farming program. Windowrie crafts Pig In The House wines from organically grown Central Ranges fruit, with a focus on expressive, approachable bottles that show vineyard, soil and climate with minimal interference.

Related Wines To Try →

If you enjoy organic Pinot Gris with pear, texture and fresh acidity, these are smart bottles to explore next:

• Cool-climate organic Pinot Gris with pear, melon and citrus spice — See Saw Organic Pinot Gris
• Bright Orange Pinot Gris with pear, apple and citrus zest — Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Pinot Gris
• Same producer, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with passionfruit and gooseberry — Pig In The House Sauvignon Blanc

FAQ

What does Pig In The House Pinot Gris 2025 taste like?

It tastes fresh and aromatic, with pear, apple, white peach, honeysuckle, jasmine and lemon. There is also a subtle flinty note that gives it a more mineral edge. The palate is dry and gently textural, with bright acidity and a smooth, refreshing finish.

Is this Pinot Gris dry or sweet?

This is a dry white wine, with approximately 2 g/L residual sugar and less than 1 gram of sugar per 100mL. The pear and peach characters give a ripe fruit impression, but the finish stays clean. It is not a sweet Pinot Gris.

What is the body and acidity like?

Expect a medium-bodied white with fine texture and bright acidity. It has more palate weight than a very lean Pinot Grigio, but it still finishes fresh. The acid crunch and lemon detail make it especially useful with food.

Does this wine contain preservatives or sulphites?

This is a certified organic Pinot Gris, not a No Added Preservative wine. It may contain sulphites, as most wines do, and organic wines are made to lower allowable sulphur limits than conventional wines. It is certified organic and vegan suitable.

How should I serve Pig In The House Pinot Gris 2025?

Serve chilled at around 8–10°C in a standard white wine glass. No decanting is needed. If it comes straight from a very cold fridge, give it a few minutes in the glass so the pear, peach and floral aromas can open.

What food pairs well with this wine?

It pairs well with grilled salmon, prawns, lemon chicken, soft cheeses, goat’s cheese tart, pear salads and rice paper rolls. The texture works with richer white-wine dishes, while the acidity keeps the finish fresh. For a vegetarian match, try asparagus tart, tofu rice paper rolls or a soft cheese and pear board.

Can this wine be cellared?

Yes, it can be held short-term, but it is best enjoyed while the fruit and aromatics are fresh. Drink now to 2029 for the brightest pear, apple, white peach and lemon detail. Store it somewhere cool, dark and stable.

Is Pig In The House Pinot Gris vegan friendly?

Yes, this wine is vegan suitable. It is also certified organic. It is a useful choice for mixed tables where you want a fresh white that works for seafood, chicken, cheese and vegetarian dishes.

Who will enjoy this Pinot Gris the most?

This is ideal for drinkers who enjoy aromatic whites with pear, peach, florals and a gently textural palate. If you like Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio, unoaked Chardonnay alternatives or fresh organic whites, this is a natural fit. It is fresh without being too sharp.

Is this wine keto friendly?

Yes, this is a dry, low-sugar white wine with approximately 2 g/L residual sugar and less than 1 gram of sugar per 100mL. It can suit many keto-conscious drinkers looking for an organic white. Alcohol still contributes calories, so enjoy it mindfully as part of your overall plan.

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