Pig In The House Pinot Gris 2024: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Stonefruit & Silky

A bright, certified organic Pinot Gris from Cowra, made in a fresh, food-friendly style with pear, white peach, honeysuckle and a clean citrus finish. It sits in that lovely modern Pinot Gris space: aromatic and gently textural, but still crisp enough for seafood, chicken, soft cheeses and relaxed summer food.

Highlights

• Certified organic and vegan suitable
• Crafted by Pig In The House — Windowrie’s organic Cowra range from the O’Dea family vineyard
• Poached pear, white peach, honeysuckle, apple, lemon and balanced acidity
• 100% organically certified Pinot Gris from Cowra, New South Wales
• 92 Points — Ken Gargett, Winepilot
• 12.0% ABV

Tasting Notes

Pale lemon to straw in the glass, with aromas of poached pear, spiced pear, crisp apple, white peach and a touch of honeysuckle. The palate follows through with pear, peach and lemon detail, carried by balanced acidity and a subtle textural curve. It finishes clean, fresh and food-friendly, with enough weight to satisfy Pinot Gris drinkers and enough citrus lift to keep the wine lively.

Winemaking

This Pinot Gris is made in a clean, aromatic style that keeps pear, peach, apple and floral characters at the centre. The wine is certified organic and vegan suitable, with the texture kept gentle rather than heavy. It is not an oaky or creamy style; the focus is freshness, varietal perfume and a dry, balanced finish that works easily with food.

Vineyard & Vintage

The fruit comes from Cowra in the Central Ranges of New South Wales, a region that can deliver generous fruit flavour while still retaining useful freshness in white varieties. Pig In The House is part of Windowrie’s certified organic farming story, with vineyards managed to express the local soils and climate with minimal interference. The 2024 release is 12.0% ABV, dry, and made for drinking while the pear, apple and peach notes are bright.

Why We Love It

This is a very easy Pinot Gris to pour: fresh enough for warm afternoons, textured enough for dinner, and aromatic enough to make the first glass inviting. The pear, white peach and honeysuckle notes give it charm, while the clean lemon finish keeps it balanced and versatile.

Food Pairing

Pinot Gris is excellent with food because it combines perfume, soft texture and freshness. This one suits seafood, chicken, soft cheeses, rice paper rolls, creamy pasta, delicate spice and vegetable dishes with herbs or citrus.

Try matching this wine with →

• Vietnamese rice paper rolls with prawns or tofu — Find a Recipe
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Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Pour it for seafood lunches, soft-cheese boards, chicken dinners or an easy organic white to keep in the fridge. It is graceful, fresh and quietly generous — the sort of bottle that disappears happily over conversation.

Cellaring

Drink now to 2028 for its freshest pear, peach, apple and lemon detail. The 92-point review suggests a three-to-five-year window, but the wine is already in its best zone for aromatic freshness. Store in a cool, dark place away from heat.

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 story, where pigs were famously allowed close to the homestead, and that playful history now sits behind a serious organic farming program. The vineyards are certified organic, and the family’s approach is grounded in expressing vineyard, soil and climate with minimal interference. The range is approachable, fruit-led and made for everyday drinkers who want organic wines with real regional character.

Related Wines To Try →

If you enjoy fresh, aromatic Pinot Gris with pear, peach and food-friendly texture, these are smart bottles to try next:

• Cool-climate organic Pinot Gris with pear, melon and citrus spice — See Saw Organic Pinot Gris
• Dry, crisp organic Pinot Gris with pear and green apple — 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 2024 taste like?

It tastes fresh and aromatic, with pear, white peach, crisp apple, honeysuckle and a little lemon on the finish. The palate is dry and gently textural, with balanced acidity keeping it clean and lively. It is more rounded than a very lean Pinot Grigio, but still refreshing.

Is this Pinot Gris dry or sweet?

This is a dry white wine. The pear and peach fruit can give a soft, ripe impression, but the finish is clean rather than sweet. Balanced acidity keeps the palate fresh and food-friendly.

What is the body and acidity like?

Expect a medium-bodied white with subtle texture and lively acidity. It has enough palate weight for chicken, seafood and cheese, but it does not become oily or heavy. The lemon note on the finish adds freshness.

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?

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

What food pairs well with this wine?

It pairs well with seafood, roast chicken, soft cheeses, rice paper rolls, creamy pasta and salads with pear, herbs or citrus. The gentle texture suits richer dishes, while the acidity keeps the finish fresh. For a vegetarian match, try goat’s cheese tart, tofu rice paper rolls or a soft-rind cheese board.

Can this wine be cellared?

Yes, it can be held short-term, but it is most appealing while fresh and aromatic. Drink now to 2028 for the best balance of pear, white peach, apple and lemon. 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. That makes it a good choice for mixed tables where you want a fresh white with broad appeal and cleaner farming credentials.

Who will enjoy this Pinot Gris the most?

This is ideal for drinkers who enjoy aromatic whites with pear, peach, florals and a subtle texture. If you like Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio, soft Chardonnay alternatives or food-friendly organic whites, this is a lovely fit. It is especially good for anyone who wants freshness without sharpness.

Is this wine keto friendly?

Yes, this is a dry white wine with low residual sugar. It can suit many keto-conscious drinkers who are looking for a lower-sugar organic white. Alcohol still contributes calories, so enjoy it mindfully as part of your broader plan.

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